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. Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APRN FNP Certified or Physician Assistant) for the Primary Care opening at the Mercy Hospital Primary Care, Portage site. This provider will work closely with the Physicians patient panel, seeing follow-ups and established patients, etc. Primary facility will be at Mercy Hospital Primary Care, Portage with possible travel to Mercy Hospital Health Center, Lake.

  • 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 to establish a record of the patient's current health status.
  • Develops a working diagnosis and treatment plan.
  • Performs and interprets common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures.
  • Performs routine procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care.
  • Manages simple conditions produced by infection or trauma.
  • Assists in the management of more complex illness and injury.
  • May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by prescriptive authority.
  • Provides information and answers routine questions of patients regarding their disease.
  • Educates patients regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.
  • 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 and treatment.
  • 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 for inpatient management.
  • May serve as clinical preceptor for PA/APRN students and other health professionals.
  • APRN: 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.
  • Graduate of an accredited APRN program.
  • PA: Graduate of an A.R.C. approved Physician Assistant Program.
  • Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or higher degree obtained from a program recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board.
  • Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s).
  • Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).
  • National certification as a Nurse Practitioner 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.
  • Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states.
  • Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
  • Related clinical experience preferred.
  • Equal opportunity employer.
  • Comprehensive offerings for health, well-being and future.
  • Opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients.
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