Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA): Outpatient Cardiology Practice I

Cleveland Clinic

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Florida is seeking a dedicated and motivated Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its Cardiology team at the Sebastian Outpatient Center. This full-time, Monday–Friday outpatient role involves collaborating closely with cardiology specialists and other members of the healthcare team to provide high-quality care. The schedule is 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The role requires the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and includes patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, care coordination, education, and support for evidence-based clinical practice. Advanced practice providers deliver primary and/or specialty care in collaboration with physicians under applicable protocols or agreements. The position may include conducting research and assisting with data collection and analysis, precepting students, and onboarding new caregivers. Related clinical experience is preferred.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited APRN program for Nurse Practitioner candidates.
For APRN candidates, an MSN is required upon hire or within three years of hire for applicable external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN licensed role; a master's degree is required upon hire in neonatal care service areas.
For Physician Assistant candidates, graduate of an A.R.C.-approved Physician Assistant program and a master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or higher degree from a program recognized by the practicing state's Licensing Board.
Oral and written communication skills in English.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: current Nurse Practitioner license in applicable state(s), RN license in applicable state(s), and national certification by an organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing.
For Physician Assistant candidates: certification through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by the practicing state's Licensing Board, and a license to practice and prescribe issued by that Licensing Board.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association is required.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates, arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with applicable State Board of Nursing requirements.
For Physician Assistant candidates, a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum to that agreement; current DEA license or DEA designee as required by NCQA.
Credentialing and privileges by the Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body of applicable hospitals.
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills; strong written and verbal communication; and ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated competency in advanced assessment and diagnosis and ability to use the electronic medical record.
High standard of moral and ethical behavior, compassion, professionalism, and commitment to excellent patient care.
Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
Ability to walk and stand for long periods, use manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for physical examinations, and have corrected vision and hearing within a normal range.
Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
May be exposed to communicable diseases and/or body fluids; must follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

Related clinical experience is preferred.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or applicable neonatal or trauma life support certification, may be required depending on the work setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct medical histories and physical examinations where indicated; order and review appropriate laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic tests; and develop working diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Perform and interpret common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures, as credentialed and privileged.
Perform routine and specialized procedures, as credentialed and privileged.
Prescribe and monitor medications when permitted by licensure, state requirements, and Cleveland Clinic policies.
Educate patients and answer questions about diseases, treatments, and related medication or treatment side effects and hazards.
Participate in medical team rounds and collaborate regularly with nursing, medical, and other healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care.
Refer patients to specialists for consultation or specialized health resources and treatment as appropriate.
Promote continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patients and the multidisciplinary care team or other specialty areas.
Participate periodically in quality monitoring through review of records and treatment plans and assessment of patient outcomes.
Facilitate appropriate length of stay, discharge planning, and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management, as applicable.
Support the professional development of the healthcare team.
Promote the translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research into practice.
May conduct research studies and assist with data collection and analysis.
May serve as a clinical preceptor for students and onboard new caregivers.
Perform other duties as assigned.