Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Nurse Specialist - Palliative Medicine I - East Side Float

Cleveland Clinic • Garfield Heights, OH

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About The Position

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a motivated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Palliative Medicine Program within the Taussig Cancer Institute. This inpatient-based role focuses on providing high-quality, patient-centered care aimed at improving the quality of life for patients and their families who are facing serious illnesses. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to conduct new consults and follow-up visits, participate in daily rounds with attending physicians, and provide comprehensive management for adult patients. Responsibilities include symptom management, performing clinical assessments, writing orders, and completing discharge summaries. This position is primarily based at Hillcrest Hospital, with rotation coverage at Cleveland Clinic’s East Side campuses, including Marymount and South Pointe Hospitals.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Ohio.
• Experience in an APP role is preferred; however, new graduates with strong backgrounds in Oncology or Critical Care are encouraged to apply.
• For APRNs, AOCNP Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care is required within the first two years of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited APRN program or A.R.C. approved Physician Assistant Program.
• 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 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree