Cleveland Clinic-posted 3 months ago
Part-time • Mid Level
Cleveland, OH
Ambulatory Health Care Services

Nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider who provides primary and/or specialty care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with the health care team in accordance with certification and licensure. Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. Responsible for dissemination of knowledge through instructing, leading and developing educational programs. Cleveland Clinic's Department of Kidney Medicine has an exciting part-time opportunity for an APRN (Adult or Acute Care certified) or Physician Assistant to manage patients with Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Kidney Transplantation, and End-Stage Renal Disease. This role involves working closely with staff nephrologists on the inpatient consult service lines, caring for both new and established consult patients. The position will be based at Main Campus. We are seeking a candidate who can function autonomously and also collaborate effectively as part of a busy consult service team. Flexibility and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment are essential. Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills are required; a background in critical care is preferred. This position includes participation in weekend and holiday rotation.

  • Conducts thorough medical histories, performs complete physical examinations, initiates appropriate lab, radiology tests or other special tests required for evaluation of illness, and scrutinizes lab data to establish a record of the patient's current health status and to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan.
  • Performs and interprets common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiologic processes as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
  • Performs routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
  • May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by license through applicable state board and Cleveland Clinic policies.
  • Educates patients and answers questions regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.
  • Participates in medical team rounds; collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure quality patient care.
  • 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 or with other specialty areas as necessary.
  • Participates in quality monitoring thru the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a periodic basis to assure quality care.
  • 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. May assist in data collection and analysis.
  • May serve as clinical preceptor for students. May onboard new caregivers.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • 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.
  • If in neonatal care service area Master's Degree is required upon hire.
  • 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.
  • Oral and written communication in English.
  • 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) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 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.
  • Background in critical care preferred.
  • Related clinical experience preferred.
  • Participation in weekend and holiday rotation.
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