Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Nurse Specialist - Hospital Medicine PRN II

Cleveland Clinic

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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. The Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Nurse Specialist - Hospital Medicine PRN II is a nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider who provides primary and/or specialty care in a variety of healthcare settings. This position functions in collaboration with the health care team in accordance with certification and licensure, emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. The role also involves the dissemination of knowledge through instructing, leading, and developing educational programs.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 a 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.
• Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.

Nice To Haves

• Related clinical experience preferred.

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 to establish a record of the patient's current health status and to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Works in collaboration with the health care team.
• Performs and interprets common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures.
• Performs routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged.
• May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by license.
• Educates patients and answers questions 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.
• 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.
• Supports professional development of the health care team.
• Promotes translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
• May conduct research studies and assist in data collection and analysis.
• May serve as clinical preceptor for students and onboard new caregivers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employment in a tobacco-free and drug-free environment.
• Comprehensive offerings for health, well-being, and future.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and serve patients.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree