Nurse Practitioner (Family and Acute Certification), Physician Assistant or Clinical Nurse Specialist - General Surgery II

Cleveland Clinic • Mentor, OH

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About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Hillcrest and Mentor Hospital are seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Family And Acute Certified) for their General Surgery team. The role will be (4) 10-hour shifts at Hillcrest and (2) 10-hour shifts, (1) 8-hour shift, and (1) 12-hour shift at Mentor. Call is required at Hillcrest Hospital. This is a surgical/floor/PACU recovery position. New grads are welcome to apply.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited ARPN training program or A.R.C.-approved Physician Assistant Program.
• MSN required upon hire or within 3 years of hire for external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN licensed role.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in applicable state.
• National certification as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required based upon work setting.
• Current certification as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA.
• Licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio.
• Must have a Physician Supervision Agreement and/or signed addendum to Physician Supervision Agreement.
• Two years clinical advanced practice nursing experience preferred for APRN.
• Two years relative clinical experience preferred for PA.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in surgical fields may be beneficial.
• Demonstrated competency and the ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough medical histories and performs complete physical examinations.
• Initiates appropriate lab, radiology tests or other special tests required for evaluation of illness.
• Scrutinizes lab data on new and former clinic patients and hospital admissions.
• Performs and interprets common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures.
• Performs routine procedures such as injections, immunotherapy, suturing and wound care.
• Assists in the management of more complex illness and injury.
• May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by prescriptive authority.
• Performs specialized procedures, including bone marrow aspirations, biopsies, blood draws, designated IV starts, spinal taps, thoracentesis and paracentesis.
• Provides information and answers routine questions of patients regarding their disease.
• Educates patients regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects.
• Participates in medical team rounds and collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members.
• Refers patients to specialists as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources.
• Ensures continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team.
• Performs research follow-up studies and assists in data analysis.
• Participates in quality monitoring through the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes.
• Facilitates appropriate length of stay, discharge planning and compliance with regulatory standards.
• May serve as clinical preceptor for PA/APRN students and other health professionals.
• Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.
• Routinely takes call and works some off shift hours.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Employee wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree