Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)- Gastroenterology- Section of Nutrition II

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease Institute is hiring a nationally certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Adult or Acute Certified) for a full-time Gastroenterology position in the Section of Nutrition. The provider cares for patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal illness who require temporary or long-term TPN and/or enteral nutrition, patients being evaluated for or undergoing small bowel transplant, hospitalized patients requiring nutrition support, patients with feeding tubes, and general Nutrition patients. This hybrid role covers inpatient and outpatient settings. Typical work includes inpatient rounding on TPN services at Main Campus and seeing new and established Nutrition patients in the outpatient clinic. There may be an opportunity to learn feeding tube placement, exchange, and complication management. The schedule is typically four 10-hour shifts, with weekends approximately once per month and one to two holidays per year. Hours and coverage may change with the needs of the position. The ideal candidate is flexible and works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Prior Gastroenterology or Nutrition experience is strongly preferred. A generous sign-on bonus is available to candidates with at least three years of APRN or PA experience. The Advanced Practice Provider delivers primary and/or specialty care in collaboration with the healthcare team and within the scope of certification and licensure. Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. The role also supports dissemination of knowledge through instruction, leadership, and educational program development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited APRN program.
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.
Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s).
Licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).
National certification as a Nurse Practitioner from a nationally accredited organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with applicable State Board of Nursing requirements.
Must be credentialed and privileged by the applicable hospitals’ Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body.
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated competency in advanced assessment and diagnosis.
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 in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Ability to walk and stand for long periods, perform physical examinations using manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination, and occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Corrected vision and hearing within a normal range.
Ability to follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Gastroenterology or Nutrition is strongly preferred.
Related clinical experience is preferred.
At least three years of APRN or PA experience qualifies candidates for the sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

Conduct medical histories and physical examinations where indicated; initiate appropriate laboratory, radiology, and other tests; review laboratory data; 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 as permitted by licensure, state board requirements, and Cleveland Clinic policies.
Educate patients and answer questions 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 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.
Review records and treatment plans periodically to monitor quality and patient outcomes.
Facilitate appropriate length of stay, discharge planning, and compliance with inpatient regulatory standards.
Support the professional development of the healthcare team.
Promote the 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.