Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Clinical Nurse Specialist – Urology Oncology I

Cleveland Clinic

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About The Position

Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Urology is seeking a team-oriented and engaged Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our multifaceted group working with the urological oncology team managing both surgical and medical management of outpatients. The provider will work alongside our surgeons and other APP's in their own independent clinic. If you have experience or interest in urology this may be the right team for you! Open to new graduates.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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) 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 to all caregivers and applicants for employment.
• Comprehensive offerings for health, well-being and future.
• Opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients.

What This Job Offers

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