Advance Practice Provider Inpatient Thoracic Surgery

Position #: 240009ZK
Position: Advance Practice Provider Inpatient Thoracic Surgery
UH Facility: Cleveland Medical Center
Shift: Rotating Weekends
Status: Full-time
Work Days of Week: M-F, Rotating Weekends

City: Cleveland

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JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

Seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for inpatient Thoracic Surgery floor service with potential for OR time at UH Cleveland Medical Center. Work schedule is 7:00 am-7:00 pm and every other weekend (Fri., Sat., Sun.). Nurse Practitioner must be Acute Care. New grads welcome to apply!

Performs patient assessment and assigns diagnosis based on recorded assessment data and current scientific and current research
Establishes plan of care and implements interventions in accordance with carepaths, protocols, and standards of care and current research
Collaborates w/other health care providers in an interdisciplinary approach to provide care to the patient and family
Contributes to the educational development of staff, patients, family and self
Demonstrates progressive leadership and effective management
Provides education through role modeling and in-services to meet identified learning needs and to promote professionalism
Advances own professional development through self-directed learning, continuing education and participation in peer review
Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients/customers
Initiates and maintains positive relationships with co-workers
Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment
Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education/Expertise:
Nurse Practitioner:
Nursing Doctorate or Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis on clinical practice.
-or-
Physician Assistant:
Completion of a formal Physician Assistant training from an accredited program with NCCPA certification.

Required Credentials, Licensure or Certification (i.e. RN, RRT):
Nurse Practitioner:
Current RN license to practice in Ohio
Current APRN license to practice in Ohio
-or-
Physician Assistant:
NCCPA-certified PA (PA-C) or eligible to be certified.
Must meet all requirements of the Ohio State Medical Board for Physician Assistants.
Approval by the Ohio State Medical Board of standard or supplemental physician assistant utilization plan and supervision agreement between supervising physician and physician assistant before beginning work as a PA.
Must be credentialed by University Hospitals of Cleveland credentialing office before beginning work as a PA

Physical Demands

Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

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