Advanced Practice Provider (NP, PA, CNS) Hematology Oncology I

About the role

Akron General's Department of Hematology & Oncology is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Family, Adult or Acute Certified) for a full-time position covering outpatient hematology and oncology patients. The role includes new consults, established and acute visits, and infusion suite coverage. Approximate hours are Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Oncology APP experience is highly preferred; however, APPs with extensive oncology experience as an RN or advanced practice providers with strong internal medicine training will be considered. Advanced Oncology Certification is expected within the first two years of hire (or certification eligibility). Twelve oncology CE credits per year are required for APPs who are uncertified.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough medical histories, performs complete physical examinations (where indicated), initiates appropriate lab, radiology, or other special tests, 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.
• 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 health care team.
• Promotes translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
• May conduct research studies; may assist in data collection and analysis.
• May serve as clinical preceptor for students; may onboard new caregivers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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 required upon hire.
  • Physician Assistant: Graduate of an ARC-approved Physician Assistant Program. Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or higher degree from a program recognized by the practicing state's Licensing Board.
• Certifications & Licensure:
  • Nurse Practitioner: Currently licensed as an NP in applicable state(s); must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s). National certification as an NP by a nationally accredited organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing. BLS (AHA) required. ACLS or PALS (AHA) or NRP (AAP) may be required based on work setting. Must have arrangements with at least one physician per State Board of Nursing requirements. Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body of applicable hospitals.
  • Physician Assistant: Certification through NCCPA (or successor recognized by state Licensing Board). License to practice and prescribe issued by state Licensing Board. Current DEA license or DEA designee as required by NCQA. BLS (AHA) required. ACLS, PALS (AHA), NRP (AAP), or ATLS (AHA) 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 Governing Body of applicable hospitals. If a candidate held a license to prescribe in another jurisdiction and needs a master's degree for prescribing privileges, eligibility for hiring will be reviewed.
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist: Currently licensed as a CNS in applicable state(s); must be licensed as an RN. National certification as a CNS by a nationally accredited organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing. BLS (AHA) required. ACLS, PALS (AHA), or NRP (AAP) may be required based on work setting. Must have physician arrangements per State Board of Nursing. Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body of applicable hospitals.
• Languages: 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, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Work Experience: Related clinical experience preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to walk and stand for long periods; manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination for physical examinations; corrected vision and hearing to normal range; occasionally lifts and carries items up to 50 pounds; may require exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using PPE as required.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (full-time, 1.0 FTE).

Pay

Annual salary range: $101,900 – $173,220. The range reflects anticipated compensation for new hires; actual compensation may be higher or lower depending on 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 and does not include additional pay practices or the value of Cleveland Clinic's comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Cleveland Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings contributions, and more.