Advance Practice Provider (NP/PA): Outpatient General GI (Part-Time) II

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Job Title Advance Practice Provider (NP/PA): Outpatient General GI (Part-Time) II Location Mayfield Hts Facility Hillcrest Hospital Department Job Code T97897 Shift Days Schedule 8:30am-5:00pm/7:30am-4:00pm 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

The Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, East Region Section (Consults in Gastroenterology or CIG) is hiring for a part-time day shift Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to join our team

The primary role for these positions will be inpatient GI consult coverage at Hillcrest Hospital on days and weekends with the possibility of outpatient clinics (Park East, Hillcrest Atrium and Concord) depending on department need and candidate interest

APPs will be trained and expected to see a wide variety of GI conditions including symptoms that need further evaluation (examples include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, anemia, etc. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, comfortable working with a high level of autonomy, functions well as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and is flexible in work assignments

The shift for this position is currently 7:30-4 or 8:30-5 There is discussion of moving to 10 hour shifts but currently the position is 8 hour shifts The position will require some holiday and weekend coverage

A candidate who is interested in preferentially working more weekends would be preferred At this time we are only considering e xperienced Advance Practice Providers.

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 patients 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.

Education

• APRN 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 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. 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 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. If a candidate has held a license to prescribe within another jurisdiction and needs to obtain a masters degree in order to apply for prescribing privileges the candidate will be subject for 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. Languages: Oral and written communication in English Certifications: 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. If candidate has held a license to prescribe within another jurisdiction and needs to obtain a masters degree in order to apply for prescribing privileges the candidate will be subject for review for eligibility for hiring within our system. 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. 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 The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment

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