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

Nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider who provides primary and/or specialty care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with the healthcare 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 Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, East Region Section is hiring for a part-time day shift Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team. The primary role 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 needing further evaluation (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, anemia) and established GI/Liver diagnoses (e.g., GERD, fatty liver, pancreatic disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, colorectal cancer screening, cirrhosis).

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 is currently 7:30–4 or 8:30–5 (8-hour shifts), with discussion of moving to 10-hour shifts. The position requires some holiday and weekend coverage, with preference given to candidates interested in working more weekends. At this time, we are only considering experienced Advanced 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 patient's current health status and to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Works in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Performs and interprets common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures 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 through 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 healthcare team.
• Promotes translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
• May conduct research studies, assist in data collection and analysis, serve as a clinical preceptor for students, or onboard new caregivers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education:
  • APRN: 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 state’s 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 a nationally accredited organization recognized by the 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 based on 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 state’s Licensing Board. License to practice and prescribe issued by their practicing state’s Licensing Board. Current DEA License or DEA designee as required by NCQA. Basic Life Support (BLS) through the AHA required. ACLS, PALS, NRP, or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) may be required based on work setting. 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.
• Oral and written communication in English.

Skills

• 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 and ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record.
• High standard of moral and ethical behavior.
• Compassion, professionalism, and commitment to excellent patient care.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience

Related clinical experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

Annual salary range for new hires: $101,900.00 – $173,220.00. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, relevant experience, skills, scheduling requirements, education, and area of licensure. The listed range is based on a full-time (1.0 FTE) position.

Schedule

• Part-time day shift (8-hour shifts: 7:30–4 or 8:30–5).
• Discussion of moving to 10-hour shifts.
• Requires some holiday and weekend coverage, with preference given to candidates interested in working more weekends.