Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Clinical Nurse Specialist Wooster Express Care II

Cleveland Clinic • Wooster, OH

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About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist at Wooster Express Care II is a nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider responsible for delivering primary and specialty care in a fast-paced healthcare environment. This role emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of acute and chronic health issues, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The position requires flexibility to float between departments and involves providing comprehensive care to patients aged six months and older, with a focus on ambulatory care.

Requirements

• Nationally certified as an Advanced Practice Provider.
• Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
• Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist in applicable state(s).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification may be required based on work setting.
• DEA Certification for prescribing medications.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of advanced practice experience.
• Ambulatory care experience, preferably in primary care.
• Family certification for Nurse Practitioners.

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 healthcare team.
• Perform and interpret common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures.
• Prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by license.
• Educate patients about their disease, treatments, and related drug side effects.
• Participate in medical team rounds and collaborate with nursing 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 patients and other members of the 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 healthcare team and promote evidence-based practices.

Benefits

• Rigorous onboarding and mentoring program for new graduates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree