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About The Position

Requirements

• For the APRN pathway: graduate of an accredited APRN program; an MSN is required upon hire or within three years of hire for specified external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN licensed role. A master's degree is required upon hire in neonatal care service areas.
• For the PA pathway: graduate of an A.R.C.-approved Physician Assistant program and hold a master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or a higher degree from a program recognized by the practicing state's Licensing Board.
• NP applicants must hold current Nurse Practitioner and RN licenses in applicable states and national Nurse Practitioner certification from an organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing.
• PA applicants must hold Physician Assistant certification through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by the practicing state's Licensing Board, and a license to practice and prescribe issued by that board.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association is required; the posting also lists BLS through the American Red Cross as acceptable in its later certification section.
• Additional certification may be required according to work setting: ACLS or PALS, or NRP for NP applicants; ACLS, PALS, NRP, or ATLS for PA applicants, as specified in the posting.
• NP applicants must have arrangements with at least one physician as required by the applicable State Board of Nursing.
• PA applicants must have a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum; a current DEA license or DEA designee is required as specified by NCQA.
• Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body of applicable hospitals.
• Oral and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills; strong written and verbal communication; ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team; demonstrated competency in advanced assessment and diagnosis; and demonstrated ability to use an electronic medical record.
• Demonstrates high moral and ethical standards, compassion, professionalism, and commitment to excellent patient care; must have critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, ability to work independently, and ability to take appropriate action in stressful settings.
• Related clinical experience is preferred.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods; manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for physical examinations; corrected vision and hearing within normal range; occasional lifting and carrying of items up to 50 pounds; possible exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Employment offers are followed by controlled-substance testing; caregivers must comply with the annual influenza prevention program or obtain an approved exemption.

Nice To Haves

• Surgical experience.
• Related clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations as indicated; order and review laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic tests to assess illness and develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Perform and interpret routine diagnostic procedures and perform routine or specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged.
• Provide patient care for otolaryngological health issues in the clinic, hospital, and operating room; serve as first assist in surgery and perform procedures when trained and authorized.
• Prescribe and monitor medications as permitted by licensure, state requirements, and Cleveland Clinic policies.
• Educate patients about diseases, treatments, and related medication and treatment side effects and hazards; answer patient questions.
• Participate in medical team rounds and collaborate regularly with nursing, medical, and other healthcare team members.
• Refer patients to specialists and appropriate health resources for consultation or treatment.
• Coordinate continuity of care as a liaison between patients and multidisciplinary care teams or specialty areas.
• Review records and treatment plans periodically to monitor quality and patient outcomes.
• Facilitate appropriate length of stay, discharge planning, follow-up, home health, prescriptions, and compliance with inpatient regulatory standards.
• Support professional development of the healthcare team and promote evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
• May conduct research studies and assist with data collection and analysis.
• May serve as a clinical preceptor for students and onboard new caregivers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.