Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Clinical Nurse Specialist - Cole Eye Retina Services I

Cleveland Clinic

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About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to provide primary and/or specialty care in a variety of healthcare settings, specifically for the Cornea Service in the Ophthalmology Department at the Main Campus. The APP will work closely with two established Cornea surgeons to deliver care across outpatient and surgical settings. The role emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. The standard schedule for this position is Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm, with no call, weekends, or holidays required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an A.R.C. approved Physician Assistant Program.
• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or higher degree from a recognized program.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA or successor organization.
• License to practice and prescribe issued by the practicing state's Licensing Board.
• Current DEA License or DEA designee as required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification may be required.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated competency in advanced assessment and diagnosis.
• Ability to utilize the electronic medical record.

Nice To Haves

• Related clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough medical histories and perform complete physical examinations.
• Initiate appropriate lab, radiology tests, or other special tests required for evaluation of illness.
• Scrutinize lab data to establish a record of the patient's current health status and develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Work in collaboration with the health care team.
• Perform and interpret common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures.
• Perform routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged.
• May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by license.
• Educate patients and answer questions regarding their disease, treatments, and related drug and treatment side effects.
• Participate in medical team rounds and collaborate with nursing, medical, and other healthcare team members.
• Refer patients to specialists as appropriate for consultation or specialized health resources.
• Ensure continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team.
• Participate in quality monitoring through the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes.
• Facilitate appropriate length of stay, discharge planning, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support professional development of the health care team.
• Promote 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

• Equal opportunity employment in a tobacco-free and drug-free environment.
• Comprehensive offerings for health, well-being, and future investment.
• Opportunities for learning, growth, and serving patients.

What This Job Offers

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