Cleveland Clinic
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care), Physician Assistant, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Cleveland Clinic, Akron, Ohio, United States, 44329
Overview
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care), Physician Assistant, Clinical Nurse Specialist - Medical ICU III. Cleveland Clinic Akron General is looking for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Medical ICU team to provide care to adults with life-threatening illnesses as part of the critical care team headed by an on-site attending intensivist. 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 analyzes lab data to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan in collaboration with the health care team. Performs and interprets diagnostic procedures (laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine studies) as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and hospital Governing Body. Performs routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body. Prescribes and monitors medications as allowed by license and Cleveland Clinic policies. Educates patients about their disease, treatments and related drug/treatment side effects and hazards. Participates in medical team rounds; collaborates with nursing, medical and other health care team members to ensure quality patient care. Refers patients to specialists for consultation or specialized resources and treatment as appropriate. Ensures continuity of care by liaising with the multi-disciplinary care team and other specialty areas as necessary. Participates in quality monitoring through 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 and promotes translation of evidence-based practices and research. May conduct research studies, assist in data collection/analysis, or serve as clinical preceptor for students; may onboard new caregivers. Other duties as assigned. Education
APRNs
— Effective 05/01/2014: MSN required upon hire or within 3 years 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 ARC-approved Physician Assistant Program; master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or higher from a program recognized by the state Licensing Board. Languages
Oral and written communication in English Certifications
NP
— currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s); licensed as an RN in applicable state(s); national certification as a Nurse Practitioner; Basic Life Support (BLS) required; ACLS or PALS or NRP may be required depending on setting; must have arrangements with at least one physician per state requirements; credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body of the applicable hospitals. CNS
— currently licensed as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in applicable state(s); licensed as an RN in applicable state(s); national certification as a CNS; BLS; ACLS or PALS or NRP may be required depending on setting; must have physician arrangement per state requirements; credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body of the applicable hospitals. PA
— NCCPA certification; license to practice and prescribe issued by state; current DEA license or designee as required; BLS; ACLS/PALS/ATLS as required by setting; must have a Physician Supervision Agreement; credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body of the applicable hospitals. Work Experience
Related clinical experience preferred. Physical Requirements
Ability to walk and stand for long periods; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected vision and hearing to normal range; may lift up to 50 pounds; potential exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids. Personal Protective Equipment
Follows standard precautions using PPE as required. Employment type
Full-time Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
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Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care), Physician Assistant, Clinical Nurse Specialist - Medical ICU III. Cleveland Clinic Akron General is looking for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Medical ICU team to provide care to adults with life-threatening illnesses as part of the critical care team headed by an on-site attending intensivist. 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 analyzes lab data to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan in collaboration with the health care team. Performs and interprets diagnostic procedures (laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine studies) as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and hospital Governing Body. Performs routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body. Prescribes and monitors medications as allowed by license and Cleveland Clinic policies. Educates patients about their disease, treatments and related drug/treatment side effects and hazards. Participates in medical team rounds; collaborates with nursing, medical and other health care team members to ensure quality patient care. Refers patients to specialists for consultation or specialized resources and treatment as appropriate. Ensures continuity of care by liaising with the multi-disciplinary care team and other specialty areas as necessary. Participates in quality monitoring through 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 and promotes translation of evidence-based practices and research. May conduct research studies, assist in data collection/analysis, or serve as clinical preceptor for students; may onboard new caregivers. Other duties as assigned. Education
APRNs
— Effective 05/01/2014: MSN required upon hire or within 3 years 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 ARC-approved Physician Assistant Program; master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or higher from a program recognized by the state Licensing Board. Languages
Oral and written communication in English Certifications
NP
— currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s); licensed as an RN in applicable state(s); national certification as a Nurse Practitioner; Basic Life Support (BLS) required; ACLS or PALS or NRP may be required depending on setting; must have arrangements with at least one physician per state requirements; credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body of the applicable hospitals. CNS
— currently licensed as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in applicable state(s); licensed as an RN in applicable state(s); national certification as a CNS; BLS; ACLS or PALS or NRP may be required depending on setting; must have physician arrangement per state requirements; credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body of the applicable hospitals. PA
— NCCPA certification; license to practice and prescribe issued by state; current DEA license or designee as required; BLS; ACLS/PALS/ATLS as required by setting; must have a Physician Supervision Agreement; credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body of the applicable hospitals. Work Experience
Related clinical experience preferred. Physical Requirements
Ability to walk and stand for long periods; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected vision and hearing to normal range; may lift up to 50 pounds; potential exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids. Personal Protective Equipment
Follows standard precautions using PPE as required. Employment type
Full-time Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
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