Advanced Practice Provider (Acute Care NP/PA/CNS) - Medical ICU III PRN

About the role

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. Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the critical care team on an as‑needed (PRN) basis, providing care to adults with life‑threatening illnesses as an integral part of a team headed by an attending intensivist.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough medical histories and complete physical examinations, ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic tests.
• Develop working diagnoses and treatment plans based on clinical data.
• Perform and interpret common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures as credentialed.
• Perform routine and specialized procedures (e.g., intubations, central line and arterial line insertions) as credentialed.
• Prescribe and monitor medications within scope of licensure and Cleveland Clinic policies.
• Educate patients about disease processes, treatments, medication side effects, and safety.
• Participate in medical team rounds and collaborate regularly with nursing, medical, and other healthcare team members.
• Refer patients to specialists or specialized resources as appropriate.
• Serve as a liaison to ensure continuity of care across multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage in quality monitoring through record review and outcome assessment.
• Facilitate appropriate length of stay, discharge planning, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support professional development of the health care team and promote evidence‑based practices.
• May conduct research studies, assist with data collection and analysis, and serve as a clinical preceptor or onboarding mentor.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including ICU rounding and leading Rapid Response Team activities.

Qualifications

• Education: APRN – MSN required upon hire or within three years of hire; graduate of an accredited APRN program. For neonatal care, a Master’s degree is required. PA – graduate of an A.R.C.‑approved Physician Assistant program with a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or higher.
• Licensure: Current state license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) and RN, or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and RN, or Physician Assistant (PA); DEA license or DEA designee as required by NCQA.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) may be required based on work setting. National certification as NP, CNS, or PA by a recognized accrediting organization. Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
• Work Experience: Related clinical experience preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to walk and stand for long periods; manual dexterity and eye‑hand coordination for examinations; corrected vision and hearing to normal range; occasional lifting of items up to 50 lb; potential exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids; adherence to standard precautions and personal protective equipment.

Schedule

PRN coverage requiring 13 twelve‑hour shifts per month, with a combination of day, night, and weekend shifts (6 am–6 pm / 6 pm–6 am).

Pay

Hourly rate: $82.00 (minimum and maximum). The displayed rate reflects the anticipated range for new hires; actual compensation may vary based on responsibilities, experience, skills, scheduling, education, and licensure. This rate does not include additional pay practices or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Cleveland Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings contributions, and additional employee wellness resources.