Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) GYN Oncology I (Go Where Needed) – PRN

About the role

Join our Gynecologic Oncology team in a PRN role providing both inpatient and outpatient care. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will function in a "go where needed" capacity to provide care for patients across the health system.

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.
• Edifies patients and addresses their concerns regarding their health conditions, treatments, and potential side effects.
• Collaborates with nursing, medical, and other healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care.
• Refers patients to specialists as necessary.
• Serves as a liaison between the patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team or with other specialty areas as needed.
• Monitors and ensures the appropriate duration of hospital stays, discharge planning, and adherence to regulatory standards for inpatient management.
• Supports the professional development of the healthcare team.
• Promotes the implementation of 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Practices health promotion, disease prevention, and diagnoses and treats acute and chronic health problems.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (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.

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 the ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record.
• Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.
• Demonstrates compassion and professionalism and a commitment to excellent patient care.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work independently.
• Able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Benefits

• Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care.
• Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
• Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children.
• Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.