Advanced Practice Provider (CPNP-AC/PA) - Pediatric Acute Care Fellowship

Cleveland Clinic

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Children’s offers a 12-month Pediatric Acute Care Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship designed to transition Certified Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants into pediatric acute and critical care practice. The program develops clinical competency and role proficiency through supervised clinical training, mentorship, professional development, leadership training, and organizational enculturation. Fellows build the critical-thinking, diagnostic, and clinical skills needed to care for acutely and critically ill pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary, team-based model. Training begins with a boot camp and includes weekly protected didactic learning through case studies, lectures, and simulation, with an emphasis on evidence-based medicine. Fellows receive individualized instruction and progressively greater clinical responsibility under APP and physician experts. The program also includes professional-development work in APP education, quality improvement, research, or another approved scholarly activity. Anticipated clinical rotations are three months each in Hospital Medicine, the Pediatric Emergency Department, and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, followed by a three-month Transition-to-Practice Phase. During the final phase, fellows enter an acute care service based on their interests, performance, departmental needs, and available full-time positions, and complete a specialty-specific orientation with mentorship and support. Employment after successful fellowship completion is not guaranteed; fellows may apply for open positions within Cleveland Clinic Children’s. The fellow is hired into a full-time, salaried position for no more than 12 months and learns the Advanced Practice Provider role under the supervision of an APRN/PA preceptor and/or physician preceptor. Fellows must comply with Cleveland Clinic policies, its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements. The role involves collaboration with the healthcare team and patient care activities consistent with the fellow’s credentials, privileges, and supervision.

Requirements

Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner candidates must be certified through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
Nurse Practitioner candidates must hold a master’s or doctoral degree in Pediatric Acute Care from an accredited school or college of nursing.
Nurse Practitioner candidates must hold, or be eligible for, Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure in Ohio.
Physician Assistant candidates must hold a master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program, be nationally certified, and be eligible for Ohio licensure.
Complete all required certifications, board examinations, and licensure within the program’s established timeframe and before the start date; qualifications not completed at application must be completed six weeks before the start date.
Submit a CV or resume, a personal statement, and at least two recommendation letters, including one from a current employer and one from clinical faculty.
Be eligible for DEA licensure and hold current PALS, BLS, and ACLS certifications as applicable to the application requirements.
Meet applicable role-specific education, licensure, certification, physician collaboration or supervision, and credentialing and privileging requirements.
Demonstrate excellent analytical and decision-making skills, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to work on a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate advanced assessment and diagnostic competency and the ability to use an electronic medical record.
Demonstrate ethical conduct, compassion, professionalism, and commitment to excellent patient care.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work independently when appropriate, and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
Communicate orally and in writing in English.
Meet the physical requirements, including prolonged walking and standing, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination, corrected vision and hearing within normal range, and occasional lifting or carrying of items up to 50 pounds.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical experience in an inpatient, acute care, or high-acuity setting, including relevant nursing and/or clinical rotation experience.
Demonstrated interest in pediatric acute and critical care and commitment to developing clinical competency across multiple pediatric specialties.
Ability to receive, incorporate, and provide constructive feedback professionally and respectfully.
Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and evidence-based clinical practice.
Adaptability and willingness to learn across clinical environments with different patient populations, workflows, and acuity levels.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Accountability, professionalism, and initiative, including recognizing personal limitations, seeking guidance, and taking ownership of learning and performance.
Critical thinking, clinical curiosity, and willingness to ask questions and participate in clinical decision-making under appropriate supervision.
Strong organizational and time-management skills to balance clinical work, education, and independent learning.
Commitment to patient safety, family-centered care, and compassionate care for diverse pediatric populations.
Related clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete thorough medical histories and physical examinations where indicated; initiate appropriate diagnostic testing, review results, 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 when permitted by licensure and Cleveland Clinic policies.
Educate patients and answer questions about diseases, treatments, and related medication and treatment effects and hazards.
Participate in medical team rounds and collaborate regularly with nursing, medical, and other healthcare team members to support quality patient care.
Refer patients to specialists for consultation or specialized resources and treatment when appropriate.
Support continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patients and multidisciplinary care team members or 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 inpatient regulatory standards.
Support professional development of the healthcare team and promote 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.