Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA): Hospital Medicine II

Cleveland Clinic•Vero Beach, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Indian River is seeking a dedicated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join its Hospital Medicine team. The APP provides high-quality, evidence-based inpatient care in collaboration with hospitalists, specialists, surgeons, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members. The successful candidate will be cross-trained to support multiple service lines, including Admitting, the Clinical Decision Unit, and the Behavioral Health Center. The role is based in a dynamic, team-oriented environment focused on patient care, safety, and continuous improvement. The nationally certified APP provides primary and/or specialty care in healthcare settings in collaboration with the healthcare team and in accordance with certification and licensure. Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. The APP also disseminates knowledge through instruction, leadership, and development of educational programs.

Requirements

For nurse practitioners: graduate of an accredited APRN program.
For external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN licensed role, an MSN is required upon hire or within three years of hire; a master's degree is required upon hire for neonatal care service areas.
For physician assistants: graduate of an A.R.C.-approved Physician Assistant program and hold a master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or a higher degree from a program recognized by the practicing state's Licensing Board.
Nurse practitioners must be licensed as an NP and RN in applicable states and hold national NP certification from an organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing.
Physician assistants must hold 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 board.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association is required.
Depending on the work setting, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), or, for physician assistants, Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) may be required.
Nurse practitioners must have arrangements with at least one physician as required by the applicable state Board of Nursing.
Physician assistants must have a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum to that agreement.
Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills; strong written and verbal communication; and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated competency in advanced assessment and diagnosis, and ability to use the electronic medical record.
High standards 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.
Related clinical experience is preferred.
Ability to walk and stand for long periods, perform physical examinations requiring manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination, and meet corrected vision and hearing requirements.
Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; may be exposed to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

Related clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct medical histories and physical examinations as indicated; initiate appropriate laboratory, radiology, or other diagnostic tests; review results; and develop working diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Perform and interpret routine diagnostic procedures, including laboratory, radiologic, and cardiographic procedures, within credentialed and privileged scope.
Perform routine and specialized procedures within credentialed and privileged scope.
Prescribe and monitor medications as permitted by licensure, state board requirements, and Cleveland Clinic policies.
Educate patients about diseases, treatments, and related medication and treatment side effects and hazards.
Participate in medical team rounds and collaborate regularly with nursing, medical, and other healthcare team members to support quality patient care.
Refer patients to specialists for consultation or specialized health resources and treatment when appropriate.
Support continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patients and the multidisciplinary care team or specialty areas.
Participate in periodic 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.
Support professional development of the healthcare team.
Promote translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
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.