Advanced Practice Provider (CPNP-AC/PA) - Pediatric Cardiology and Critical Care Fellowship

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cleveland Clinic Children’s Cardiology and Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship is an intensive, 12-month program designed to transition Certified Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (CPNP-AC) and Physician Assistants (PA) into practice in the Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Center. The fellowship combines clinical training with mentorship, professional development, leadership training, and organizational orientation. Fellows develop the critical-thinking, diagnostic, and clinical skills needed to manage complex congenital heart disease and provide safe, efficient, evidence-based care to critically ill patients in a multidisciplinary, team-based setting. Fellows begin with a boot camp covering the fundamentals of practice and receive protected weekly didactic instruction through case studies, lectures, and simulation. Clinical rotations span cardiac and critical care services, with clinical mentors assigned to each location. Fellows are supervised and developed by APPs and physician experts. Professional-development opportunities include mentorship and a structured one-on-one experience focused on developing and delivering APP education or completing a quality project, with an option to submit an abstract or peer-reviewed article to a national society. The fellow works under the supervision of an APRN/PA preceptor and/or physician preceptor for no longer than 12 months. The fellow will be hired into a full-time, salaried position for a term not exceeding 12 months and will be eligible for the full-time benefits described in the Total Rewards Brochure. After successful completion of the fellowship, the fellow may apply for open positions at Cleveland Clinic Children’s; continued employment is not guaranteed. The APP role includes assessing patients, establishing working diagnoses and treatment plans, collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team, educating patients, and supporting continuity and quality of care. The position requires the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams. The schedule is listed as 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., with shifts identified as day/evening/night/weekend.

Requirements

For the CPNP-AC pathway: pediatric acute care nurse practitioner certification through PNCB.
For the CPNP-AC pathway: a master’s degree in Pediatric Acute Care from an accredited school or college of nursing.
For the CPNP-AC pathway: current Ohio Registered Nurse and APRN licenses.
For the PA pathway: a master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and a current Ohio license.
All certifications and board examinations must be completed successfully at least six weeks before the program start date.
Application requires a CV or resume, a personal statement explaining interest in the opportunity, and at least two letters of recommendation—one from the current employer and one from clinical faculty.
Must be eligible for DEA licensure and hold current PALS, BLS, and ACLS certifications; if not completed at application, all qualifications must be completed six weeks before the start date.
Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong analytical, decision-making, written, and verbal communication skills; English oral and written communication ability.
Demonstrated competency in advanced assessment and diagnosis and ability to use an electronic medical record.
High standards of moral and ethical behavior, compassion, professionalism, and commitment to excellent patient care.
Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, ability to work independently, and ability to take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
Related clinical experience is preferred in the job description’s Work Experience section.
Applicable APRN or PA education, state licensure, national certification, life-support certification, physician collaboration or supervision arrangements, and hospital credentialing and privileges as applicable to the practitioner pathway.

Nice To Haves

Related clinical experience is preferred.
The fellowship offers the option to submit a quality-project abstract or peer-reviewed article to a national society.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough medical histories and complete physical examinations where indicated; initiate appropriate laboratory, radiology, or other tests; review findings; and develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan.
Perform and interpret routine laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, and other diagnostic procedures within granted credentials and privileges.
Perform routine and specialized procedures within granted credentials and privileges.
Prescribe and monitor medications as permitted by licensure, applicable state boards, and Cleveland Clinic policies.
Educate patients and answer questions about diseases, treatments, and related drug 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.
Support continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patients and the multidisciplinary care team or other 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 and promote the use 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.
Complete the fellowship’s clinical rotations, didactic training, simulation activities, mentorship, and professional-development activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.