Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Clinical Nurse Specialist – Elyria Internal Medicine I

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 position is for a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist in Elyria Internal Medicine, located at Elyria Family Health and Surgery Center. The job emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. The provider will work collaboratively with the healthcare team and will be responsible for ambulatory care for adult patients.

Requirements

• Nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider.
• Graduates of an accredited program.
• 1 year advanced practice experience in primary care preferred.
• Nurse Practitioners should have a family or adult certification.
• Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Physician Assistant in applicable state(s).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification may be required based on work setting.
• Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ambulatory care, preferably in internal medicine.
• Demonstrated competency in advanced assessment and diagnosis.
• Ability to utilize the electronic medical record.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree