Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Medina Hospital Medicine PRN II

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a PA or APRN to work in Hospital Medicine at Medina and Lodi Hospitals on a PRN basis. Post‑graduate experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough medical histories and complete physical examinations (where indicated).
• Initiate appropriate laboratory, radiology, or other special tests and interpret results to establish a working diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Perform and interpret common diagnostic procedures, recognizing deviations from normal.
• Carry out routine procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and assist with more complex illness and injury management, including assisting surgeons.
• Prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by prescriptive authority and Cleveland Clinic policy.
• Perform specialized procedures (e.g., bone marrow aspirations, biopsies, blood draws, designated IV starts, spinal taps, thoracentesis, paracentesis) as directed and privileged.
• Provide patient education on disease, treatment, medication side effects, and preventive health topics.
• Participate in medical team rounds and collaborate with nursing, medical, and other healthcare team members.
• Refer patients to specialists as appropriate and serve as a liaison to ensure continuity of care.
• Conduct research follow‑up studies and assist in data analysis.
• Participate in quality monitoring, reviewing records and treatment plans for patient outcomes.
• Facilitate appropriate length of stay, discharge planning, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• May serve as clinical preceptor for PA/APRN students and other health professionals, and as faculty for onboarding new employees.
• Demonstrate high moral and ethical standards, compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to excellent patient care.
• May need to take call and work off‑hours shifts as needed; special procedure privileging may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• APRN: MSN required upon hire or within 5 years of hire (for external hires and internal hires moving from a non‑APRN role). Graduate of an accredited APRN training program.
• PA: Graduate of an A.R.C.-approved Physician Assistant Program with a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or applicable state license through the State Medical Board.

Certifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the applicable state.
• National certification as an APRN by a nationally accredited organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing.
• Current certification as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA (or successor).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (required for all).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (may be required based on work setting).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) may be required for neonatal practice.
• Prescriptive authority or eligibility to obtain it within the first 6 months of hiring (PA).
• Physician Supervision Agreement (PA) and privileging by Cleveland Clinic’s Credentialing Board.
• For Homecare/Hospice field staff only: valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance with $100,000/$300,000 coverage.
• For oncology settings: cancer‑specific certification or ongoing qualifying education, and chemotherapy administration credentials as required.

Competencies

• Excellent analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Advanced assessment, diagnosis, and clinical judgment.
• Proficiency with the electronic medical record.
• Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Capacity to function in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Potential surgical experience required for certain surgical fields.

Work Experience

• APRN: Two years of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• PA: Two years of relevant clinical experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand for long periods.
• Manual dexterity, finger coordination, and eye‑hand coordination for examinations.
• Corrected vision and hearing to a normal range.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of items up to 50 lb.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids; use of standard precautions and personal protective equipment as needed.

Pay

Minimum hourly: $76.00 – Maximum hourly: $76.00. The displayed range reflects the anticipated range for new hires; actual compensation may vary based on responsibilities, experience, skills, scheduling, education, and licensure. This rate applies to PRN positions; additional compensation and Cleveland Clinic’s comprehensive benefits package (healthcare, dental, vision, retirement contributions, etc.) are not included in the hourly figure.