Advanced Practice Provider (Peds Acute Care NP/PA) - PICU III Nights

About the role

Cleveland Clinic's Pediatric Institute is currently seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (Pediatric Acute care certified) for a full-time NIGHTS position with Pediatric Critical Care. The hired APRN will care for critically ill patients within the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Common patient populations and diagnoses include post operative orthopedic & neurosurgery patients, acute respiratory failure/ARDS requiring mechanical ventilation, bronchiolitis, status asthmaticus, status epilepticus, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, sepsis with need for vasoactive support, PNA, neuromuscular disease, AKI with need for CRRT, acute syndromes associated with neoplastic disease, solid organ transplant, VA/VV ECMO and hepatic failure. The PCCM Nurse Practitioner performs a comprehensive history and physical exam on patients presenting for care, develops a thorough differential diagnoses for acute and chronic conditions, and formulates an evidence-based plan of care. The PCCM Nurse practitioner provides family and patient centered care with the goal of continuity and consistency amongst all Advanced Practice Providers working within the PCCM department. Excellent communication and critical thinking skills are required. Previous PICU experience is preferred for this position, however new graduates with strong ICU experience are welcome to apply. Pediatric Acute Care certification is required. 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.

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.
• May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by license through applicable state board and Cleveland Clinic policies.