Advanced Practice Provider (NP, PA, CNS) Family Medicine (Broadview Heights)

Cleveland Clinic•Colesville, MD

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (NP, PA, CNS) provides primary and/or specialty care in a variety of healthcare settings in collaboration with the healthcare team and in accordance with applicable certification and licensure. Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. The role also disseminates knowledge through instruction, leadership, and development of educational programs. The provider assesses patients, develops diagnoses and treatment plans, conducts and interprets diagnostic procedures, and may prescribe and monitor medications as authorized. The role includes patient education, coordination and continuity of care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, quality monitoring, and support for professional development and evidence-based practice. Depending on assignment, the provider may participate in research, precept students, and onboard new caregivers.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited APRN program for APRN applicants; an MSN is required upon hire or within three years of hire for covered external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN role. A master's degree is required upon hire in neonatal care service areas.
PA applicants must graduate from an A.R.C.-approved Physician Assistant Program and have a master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or a higher degree from a program recognized by their practicing state's Licensing Board.
NP applicants must hold current Nurse Practitioner and RN licenses in applicable states and national Nurse Practitioner certification from an organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing.
PA applicants must hold Physician Assistant certification through NCCPA or a successor organization recognized by their practicing state's Licensing Board, and a license to practice and prescribe issued by that board.
CNS applicants must hold current Clinical Nurse Specialist and RN licenses in applicable states and national Clinical Nurse Specialist certification from an organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association is required.
Applicable advanced life support certification may be required based on work setting, including ACLS, PALS, NRP, or, for PA applicants, ATLS as specified in the posting.
NP and CNS applicants must have arrangements with at least one physician as required by applicable State Board of Nursing requirements.
PA applicants must have a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum; a current DEA license or DEA designee is required as specified by NCQA.
Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of applicable hospitals.
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated competency in advanced assessment and diagnosis, and ability to use an electronic medical record.
Demonstrated high moral and ethical standards, compassion, professionalism, and commitment to excellent patient care.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, ability to work independently, and ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Oral and written communication skills in English.
Ability to walk and stand for long periods, perform examinations requiring manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination, and meet corrected vision and hearing requirements.
Ability to 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.
Employment offers are followed by controlled-substance testing; caregivers must comply with the influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.

Nice To Haves

Related clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct medical histories and physical examinations where indicated; initiate appropriate diagnostic tests, review results, and develop working diagnoses and treatment plans.
Perform and interpret routine laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, and other diagnostic procedures as credentialed and privileged.
Perform routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged.
Prescribe and monitor medications as permitted by applicable licensure 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.
Refer patients to specialists for consultation or specialized health resources and treatment as appropriate.
Coordinate continuity of care between patients, the multidisciplinary care team, and specialty areas.
Review records and treatment plans periodically to monitor patient outcomes and quality of care.
Facilitate appropriate length of stay, discharge planning, and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
Support the professional development of the healthcare team.
Promote the adoption 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.