Advance Practice Provider (NP/PA/CNS): GI Consult Service and OP Clinic II (Nights & Hybrid) II

About the role

The Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, East Region Section (Consults in Gastroenterology or CIG) is hiring for one full-time night shift Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to join our team. The primary role for this position will be inpatient GI consult coverage at Hillcrest Hospital on nights and weekends. 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…) and established GI/Liver diagnoses (GERD, fatty liver, pancreatic disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, colorectal cancer screening, cirrhosis, etc…).

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 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.
• Makes decisions about medication prescriptions and monitors their effectiveness.
• Edits and educates patients about their condition, treatments, and potential side effects.
• Collaborates with nursing, medical, and other healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care.
• Serves as a liaison between patients and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team or with other specialty areas as necessary.
• Monitors patient outcomes and ensures compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
• Supports the professional development of the health care team.
• Promotes evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
• May conduct research studies and assist in data collection and analysis.
• May serve as a clinical preceptor for students and onboard new caregivers.

Qualifications

• APRN: Graduate of an accredited APRN program. 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. Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s) and 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. ACLS or PALS through the American Heart Association (AHA); or 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: 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. 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. ACLS or PALS through the American Heart Association (AHA); or NRP through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); or ATLS through the 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 master's 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.
• 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. ACLS or PALS through the American Heart Association (AHA); or 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.

Pay

Minimum Annual Salary: $101,900.00 Maximum Annual Salary: $173,220.00 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. Actual compensation may be higher or lower than the standard range, depending on factors such as job responsibilities, relevant experience, skills, scheduling requirements, education, and area of licensure. Please note, the displayed pay range does not include additional pay practices or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s comprehensive benefits package (including healthcare, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings contributions, and more). The listed range is based on a full-time (1.0 FTE) with the exception of PRN positions, which have an hourly rate based on the position type.