GYN Trauma Program III (Part-Time 0.6 FTE)

Cleveland Clinic

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Trauma Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Women's and Children's Institute is a key clinical resource supporting the OB/GYN Trauma Program and providing comprehensive inpatient and procedural support across Women's Health services. The role prioritizes evaluation and management of obstetric and gynecologic trauma patients, while providing operational and clinical support across the enterprise when trauma demands permit. The position follows a rotating day/night schedule and includes weekend and holiday coverage. The APP provides primary and/or specialty care in collaboration with the healthcare team and in accordance with certification and licensure. Practice includes 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. The APP responds to and assists with assessment, stabilization, and management of obstetric and gynecologic trauma patients; supports procedures and patient management in the Special Delivery Unit; conducts inpatient gynecology rounds and consultative services; and provides perioperative and intraoperative support for Women's Health subspecialty surgical services. The position also contributes to quality, safety, patient experience, education, professional development, and process-improvement activities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited APRN program for nurse practitioner candidates; MSN required upon hire or within three years of hire for specified external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN role.
For PA candidates, graduate of an A.R.C.-approved Physician Assistant program and a master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or a higher degree from a program recognized by the practicing state's licensing board.
Oral and written communication skills in English.
NP candidates must hold applicable state Nurse Practitioner and RN licenses and national NP certification recognized by the state Board of Nursing.
NP candidates must hold BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on work setting.
NP candidates must have arrangements with at least one physician as required by applicable state Board of Nursing rules and must be credentialed and privileged by the applicable hospitals' Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body.
PA candidates must be certified through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by the practicing state's licensing board and hold a license to practice and prescribe issued by that board.
PA candidates must hold a current DEA license or DEA designee as required by NCQA, and BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; ACLS, PALS, NRP, or ATLS may be required depending on work setting.
PA candidates must have a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum and 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; 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.
High standards of moral and ethical behavior, compassion, professionalism, and commitment to excellent patient care.
Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work independently, and ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Related clinical experience is preferred.
Ability to walk and stand for long periods, perform physical examinations using manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination, and lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Corrected vision and hearing within a normal range; may be exposed to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Comply with the employer's influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption; employment offers are followed by controlled-substance testing.

Nice To Haves

Related clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to and assist with assessment, stabilization, and management of obstetric and gynecologic trauma patients.
Collaborate with Trauma Surgery, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Anesthesiology, Nursing, and other multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
Participate in trauma activations and ongoing trauma patient management within the scope of APP practice.
Assist providers in the Special Delivery Unit with cesarean sections and other obstetric procedures as needed.
Provide procedural support and contribute to patient management activities within the Special Delivery Unit.
Perform inpatient gynecology rounds at Main Campus; evaluate consult requests, develop care plans, and communicate recommendations to the multidisciplinary team.
Document care, coordinate services, and facilitate continuity of care and discharge planning.
Provide perioperative and intraoperative support for Women's Health subspecialty surgical services, including patient evaluation, surgical preparation, first-assist responsibilities when applicable, and postoperative management.
Support operating room efficiency and patient care needs across subspecialty teams.
Maintain clinical competency in trauma, obstetric, and gynecologic patient care; foster multidisciplinary communication and collaboration; and support quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives.
Participate in departmental education, professional development, and process-improvement activities.
Conduct thorough medical histories and physical examinations where indicated; initiate appropriate diagnostic tests; review results; and develop working diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Perform and interpret routine diagnostic procedures and perform routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged.
Prescribe and monitor medications as permitted by license, state board requirements, and Cleveland Clinic policies.
Educate patients about diseases, treatments, and related medication and treatment effects and risks; answer patient questions.
Participate in medical team rounds and collaborate regularly with nursing, medical, and other healthcare team members.
Refer patients to specialists and appropriate health resources when indicated; serve as a liaison to support continuity of care.
Participate in quality monitoring through periodic review of records and treatment plans and support appropriate length of stay, discharge planning, and regulatory compliance.
Support professional development and evidence-based practice; may conduct research, assist with data collection and analysis, precept students, or onboard new caregivers.
Perform other duties as assigned.