Advanced Practice Provider (NP, PA, CNS) Leukemia, Inpatient II

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for an inpatient position within the Department of Hematology & Oncology, focusing on the treatment of Leukemia patients.

About the role

• Round with attendings and other team members
• Monitor and report on patient status and admission H&P
• Manage patients on the division, including symptom management, assessment, orders, and discharge summaries
• Care for patients receiving chemotherapy
• Perform bone marrow biopsies
• Occasional weekend and holiday rotations required

Experience is preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply. For APRNs, AOCNP Certification in Hematology Oncology will be required within the first two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough medical histories and perform complete physical examinations
• Initiate appropriate lab, radiology tests, or other special tests required for evaluation of illness
• Scrutinize lab data to establish a record of the patient's current health status and develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan
• Work in collaboration with the healthcare team
• Perform and interpret common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures
• Perform routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged
• Prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by license and Cleveland Clinic policies
• Educate patients and answer questions regarding their disease, treatments, and related drug and treatment side effects and hazards
• Participate in medical team rounds and collaborate with nursing, medical, and other healthcare team members
• Refer patients to specialists as appropriate
• Ensure continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team
• Participate in quality monitoring through the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes
• Facilitate appropriate length of stay, discharge planning, and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management
• Support professional development of the healthcare team
• Promote translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research
• May conduct research studies and assist in data collection and analysis
• May serve as clinical preceptor for students and 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 states Licensing Board.

Certifications

• NP:
  • Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s)
  • Licensed as an RN in applicable state(s)
  • National certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationally accredited organization recognized by 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 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
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) may be required based on work setting
  • 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)
  • Licensed as an RN in applicable state(s)
  • National certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist by a nationally accredited organization recognized by 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 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

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
• 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
• Oral and written communication in English

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
• 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.