About The Position
The Transplant Center seeks an experienced, nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider to care for patients with mechanical circulatory support (MCS), including left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). The role is primarily inpatient, with hospital rounding, and includes outpatient clinic care and visits to local facilities. The provider works with a complex patient population in a fast-paced setting and collaborates with the healthcare team to deliver primary and/or specialty care, emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. The role also contributes to education and professional development. The schedule includes three 13-hour shifts and one 10-hour shift per month, with monthly outpatient rotation and orientation. Night call is approximately once a week, and the role includes three weekend days per month. The posted schedule is 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Days + Call. Applicants must meet the stated advanced practice education, licensure, certification, and credentialing requirements. Related clinical experience is preferred.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited APRN program.
- 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 licensed role.
- Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s) and licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).
- National certification as a Nurse Practitioner through 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 Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body of the 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 the electronic medical record.
- Demonstrates 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 take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
- Oral and written communication in English.
Nice To Haves
- Related clinical experience is preferred.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics, may be required depending on the work setting.
Responsibilities
- Obtain thorough medical histories and perform physical examinations where indicated.
- Initiate appropriate laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic tests; review results to assess health status and develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Perform and interpret routine diagnostic procedures, and perform routine and specialized procedures, as credentialed and privileged.
- Prescribe and monitor medications when permitted by license, state requirements, and Cleveland Clinic policies.
- Educate patients about their 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 or specialized health resources and treatment as appropriate.
- Support continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patients and multidisciplinary care team members or 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 inpatient regulatory standards.
- Support the professional development of the healthcare team and promote evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
- May conduct research studies, assist with data collection and analysis, serve as a clinical preceptor, or onboard new caregivers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
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