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Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA/CNS) Dermatology I

Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101

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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.

The Department of Dermatology is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team at the Middleburg Heights Family Health Center. This position offers an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality dermatologic care to patients of all ages.

The ideal candidate will be a highly professional clinician with a minimum of one year of experience in a high-volume general and surgical dermatology practice. Proficiency in conducting comprehensive full-body skin exams and managing a wide range of routine dermatologic conditions is essential. The candidate should also be skilled in common dermatologic procedures, including soft tissue biopsies (all types), intralesional injections, electrodessication and curettage (ED&C), benign lesion destruction, liquid nitrogen therapy, and skin KOH. Familiarity with referring patients for phototherapy is also preferred.

Candidates with related dermatologic experience in other specialties, such as primary care, will be considered. New graduates should have completed a minimum of 12 weeks of dermatology-focused clinical rotations. Prior experience using EPIC electronic medical records is a plus.

Personal Characteristics

Calm under pressure – able to respond quickly and accurately in fast moving, complex environments.

Analytical – often required to dive into the minutia of issues to find the break in logic.

Detail oriented – confident that the small details are correct.

Flexible – may be asked to do tasks outside of the stated job description.

A lifetime learner – enjoys learning a reward.

Comfortable with complexity – absorbs complex ideas quickly and easily separates what matters.

Balanced confidence and humility – focused on figuring out what’s right.

Team player – enjoys working as part of a high-performance team and contributing to the culture.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough medical histories, perform complete physical examinations as indicated, 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 health care team.

Perform and interpret common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures.

Perform routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee.

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, medication side effects and hazards.

Participate in medical team rounds; collaborate with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members.

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

Ensure continuity of care by serving as liaison between patient and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

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

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 and assist in data collection and analysis.

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

Other duties as assigned.

Education APRN

MSN required upon hire or within 3 years of hire (external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role).

Graduate of an accredited APRN program.

If in neonatal care service area, Master’s Degree required upon hire.

PA

Graduate of an A.R.C. approved Physician Assistant Program.

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or higher degree from a program recognized by state licensing board.

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 American Heart Association (AHA) or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be required.

Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with state Board of Nursing 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 American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through AHA or NRP through AAP may be required.

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)

Certification as a Physician Assistant through NCCPA or successor organization recognized by state licensing board.

License to practice and prescribe issued by state licensing board.

Current DEA License or DEA designee as required by NCQA.

Basic Life Support (BLS) through AHA required.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) may be required.

If candidate holds license to prescribe in another jurisdiction and needs master's degree, subject to review.

Must have a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum.

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.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Demonstrated competency in 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, 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 ability to walk and stand for long periods.

Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination for 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 and uses personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range Minimum Annual Salary: $92,620.00 Maximum Annual Salary: $157,480.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Other

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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