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Job Title Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Clinical Nurse Specialist – Brain Health Research Study II (Weekend Coverage)

Location Cleveland

Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department Epilepsy‑Neurological Institute

Job Code T98104

Shift Days

Schedule 7:00 am – 8:00 pm

Job Summary 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.

Job Details Join our Neurological Institute team for a full‑time, longitudinal research study investigating healthy adult patients over time, prior to neurological complaints/diagnosis. You will be providing full neurological exams and testing as determined by the research team/project in an outpatient setting.

Schedule: Weekends – Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (7 am – 8 pm). Newly licensed welcome to apply – prefer research or neurological background. Please state your specific neuro/research interest in cover letter and attach with CV/resume.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough medical histories, perform complete physical examinations (where indicated), initiate appropriate lab, radiology tests or other special tests required for evaluation of illness, and scrutinize 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.

Perform and interpret 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.

Perform 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.

Educate patients and answer questions regarding their disease, treatments, and related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.

Participate in medical team rounds; collaborate with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure quality patient care.

Refer patients to specialists as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment.

Ensure 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.

Participate in quality monitoring through the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a periodic basis to assure quality care.

Facilitate appropriate length of stay, discharge planning and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.

Support professional development of the health care team.

Promote translation of evidence‑based practices, guidelines, and research.

May conduct research studies. May assist in data collection and analysis.

May serve as clinical preceptor for students. May onboard new caregivers.

Other duties as assigned.

Education

Effective 05/01/2014: 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.

If in neonatal care service area, master’s degree required upon hire.

Languages

Oral and written communication in English.

Certifications 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.

Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the AHA; or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be required depending on work setting.

Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with state board requirements.

Must be credentialed and privileged by the medical executive committee and the governing body of the applicable hospitals.

CNS

Currently licensed as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in applicable state(s).

Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).

National certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing.

Basic Life Support (BLS) through the AHA required.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the AHA; or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the AAP may be required depending on work setting.

Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with state board requirements.

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 the licensing board.

License to practice and prescribe issued by the licensing board.

Current DEA license or DEA designee as required by NCQA.

Basic Life Support (BLS) through the AHA required.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the AHA; or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through AAP; or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) may be required depending on work setting.

If a candidate has held a license to prescribe within another jurisdiction and needs to obtain a master’s degree to apply for prescribing privileges, the candidate will be subject to review for eligibility for hiring within our system.

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.

Complexity of Work

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.

Work Experience

Related clinical experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

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.

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals is to provide equal opportunity to all caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco‑free and drug‑free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90‑day new‑hire period. Candidates impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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