Advanced Practice Provider I - Primary Care

Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Neurological Sleep Center I
The Neurological Institute's Sleep Disorders Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA). This provider will evaluate, diagnose, and treat adult patients with a variety of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, hypersomnia, insomnia, parasomnias, and sleep-related pulmonary and cardiac conditions. Responsibilities include outpatient clinic visits, inpatient consults, medication management, and patient communication through in-person visits, telehealth, phone calls, and MyChart messaging.
Primary practice locations include Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, with the potential to provide care at Medina Hospital. Flexible scheduling options are available, including either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts per week. The role may involve Saturday clinic. Extended evening clinic hours available based on APP preference. No holidays; Candidates with prior experience are preferred, particularly those with a background in Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, or Cardiology.
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. 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 patient's 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.
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.
May assists in data collection and analysis.
May serve as clinical preceptor for students. 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.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.
Languages:
~ Oral and written communication in English

NP: Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s). National certification as a Nurse Practitioner by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing. 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. or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); 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.
Demonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record.
Demonstrates compassion and professionalism and a commitment to excellent patient care.
Work Experience:
~ Personal Protective Equipment:
~ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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