Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA): Trauma Services III

Cleveland Clinic•Mayfield Heights, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease Institute is currently seeking an experienced Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner or Certified Nurse Specialist for a full-time position with Trauma Services at Hillcrest Hospital. This APP will need to be able to see Adult and Pediatric patients. NP's require either Acute Care AND Family NP certification or Acute Care AND Adult Gero and Pediatric certification. This is an exciting opportunity to manage injured patients of all ages at a Level 2 Trauma Center. This is a fast-paced, top of license position. Settings will include inpatient, ED, Nursing floor, critical care services and OR. Some typical duties will include: Rounding on ICU/RNF, reporting to trauma activations in the ED, advanced procedures (i.e. central and arterial lines, chest tube placement, intubation, wound repair), and OR assisting. The ideal candidate would have a background in trauma, surgery services and/or emergency medicine. ACLS/BLS certification is mandatory. ATLS certification is mandatory. PALS certification preferred. The hours for this position will include 12/14/16 hour day night shifts (including weekends, holidays and the potential for some call). Experience is preferred for this position, however, new graduates with prior relevant experience will be considered.

Requirements

Graduate of an A.R.C. approved Physician Assistant Program.
Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or higher degree obtained from a program recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board.
Oral and written communication in English
Certification as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board.
License to practice and prescribe issued by their practicing states Licensing Board.
Current DEA License or DEA designee as required by NCQA.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) American Heart Association may be required based upon work setting.
If candidate has held a license to prescribe within another jurisdiction and needs to obtain a master's degree in order to apply for prescribing privileges the candidate will be subject for review for eligibility for hiring within our system.
Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states.
Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills are required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrated competency and the ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis.
Demonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record.
Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.
Demonstrates compassion and professionalism and a commitment to excellent patient care.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work independently.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Related clinical experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

PALS certification preferred.
Background in trauma, surgery services and/or emergency medicine.

Responsibilities

Conducts thorough medical histories, performs complete physical examinations (where indicated), initiates appropriate lab, radiology tests or other special tests required for evaluation of illness, and scrutinizes lab data to establish a record of the patient's current health status and to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan.
Works in collaboration with the health care team.
Performs and interprets common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiologic processes as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
Performs routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by license through applicable state board and Cleveland Clinic policies.
Educates patients and answers questions regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.
Participates in medical team rounds; collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure quality patient care.
Refers patients to specialists as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment.
Ensures continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team or with other specialty areas as necessary.
Participates in quality monitoring thru the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a periodic basis to assure quality care.
Facilitates appropriate length of stay, discharge planning and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
Supports professional development of the health care team.
Promotes translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
May conduct research studies.
May assists in data collection and analysis.
May serve as clinical preceptor for students.
May onboard new caregivers.
Other duties as assigned.