Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Clinical Nurse Specialist– General Surgery OR II

Posted:
9/20/2024, 6:10:59 AM

Location(s):
Canton, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

                    

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Job Title

Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Clinical Nurse Specialist– General Surgery OR II

                        

Location

Canton

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

                     

Department

Surgery Unit-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

                      

Job Code

T98104

                     

Shift

Day/Night Rotation

                       

Schedule

7:00am-3:30pm/11:00pm-7:30am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  
 

Education: 

APRN 

Effective 05/01/2014: 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. 

 

Languages: 

Oral and written communication in English 

 

Certifications: 

NP 

  • Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s). 

  • Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s). 

  • National certification as a Nurse Practitioner by 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 American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be required based upon 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. 

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. 

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be required based upon 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) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) American Heart Association may be required based upon work setting. 

  • If a candidate has held a license to prescribe within another jurisdiction and needs to obtain a master's degree in order to apply for prescribing privileges the candidate will be subject for review for eligibility for hiring within our system. 

  • 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. 

Work Experience:  

  • Related clinical experience preferred.  

Physical Requirements:  

  • Typical physical demands include the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.  

  • Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination to perform physical examinations.  

  • Requires 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.  

Personal Protective Equipment:  

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. 

                       

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