Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner - Interventional Radiology, Indian River Hospital

Cleveland Clinic • Vero Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

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. 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 Diagnostic Institute is currently seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Certified Nurse Practitioner (Family, Primary, Acute) for a full-time position with the Interventional Radiology team at Indian River Hospital. The Interventional Radiology practice has a growing presence in the longitudinal care of both the inpatient and outpatient populations as well as performing various IR procedures. This position is not for the procedural averse. On-site training will be provided. Typical duties may include occasional inpatient rounding and consults with longitudinal care, but the majority is procedure based. Routine procedures performed include removal of vascular access devices, paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture and US guided procedures. The current hours are Monday-Friday. Applicants should be aware that the hours, scope of procedures and locations may change with this position as the practice demands change.

Requirements

• APRN Graduate of an accredited APRN program. 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
• NP 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.
• Current DEA License or DEA designee as required by NCQA.
• 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.
• PA Certification as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board.
• License to practice and prescribe issued by their practicing states Licensing Board.
• Current DEA License or DEA designee as required by NCQA.
• 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); or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) American Heart Association may be required based upon work setting.
• Must have a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum to Physician Supervision Agreement.
• Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and basic computer skills.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills are required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated competency and the ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record.
• Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.
• Demonstrates compassion and professionalism and a commitment to excellent patient care.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work independently.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Typical physical demands include the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination to perform physical examinations.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to a normal range.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May require exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.

Nice To Haves

• Wound care certification (e.g., WCC, CWS, CWCN) preferred or willingness to obtain within 2 years of hire.
• Previous experience in wound care, dermatology, vascular surgery, or a related field preferred.
• New graduates with a strong interest in wound care and relevant clinical rotations are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough medical histories, performs complete physical examinations (where indicated), 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.
• Works in collaboration with the health care team.
• 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 assists in data collection and analysis.
• May serve as clinical preceptor for students.
• May onboard new caregivers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital offers a supportive and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.
• As part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic health system, you will have access to cutting-edge resources, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level