Advanced Practice Provider; NP​/PA - Inpatient General Neurology and Stroke Services II

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.

The Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute seeks a full-time inpatient APRN (Adult, Family, or Acute Care certified) or PA to work as an independent clinician in collaboration with physicians, fellows, residents, and other APPs. The role supports General Neurology and Stroke Neurology inpatient services.

• Patient Assessment & Management
  • Evaluate patients with new neurological symptoms, establish diagnoses, and implement treatment plans.
  • Exercise autonomy in medical decision-making while collaborating with supervising physicians.
• Direct Inpatient Care
  • Provide care for patients on Stroke and General Neurology services.
  • Perform medical histories, urgent evaluations, physical exams, and order necessary tests.
  • Analyze lab and imaging results to develop diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Schedule
  • Night shift: 7:30 PM – 7:30 AM (comes with an attractive pay differential, making this an excellent opportunity for those in the field.)
  • Includes rotating weekends and holidays for continuous coverage.

• Inpatient neurology experience preferred. We are currently offering an enticing sign‑on bonus to eligible candidates with at least 3 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.
• Newly licensed candidates with neurology interest or relevant rotations are welcome.
• Cover letter should state specific neurology interest and background.

• 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.
• Educates patients and answers questions regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.
• Participates in medical team rounds; collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure quality patient care.
• Refers patients to specialists as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment.
• Ensures continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multi‑disciplinary care team or with other specialty areas as necessary.
• Participates in quality monitoring through the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a periodic basis to assure quality care.
• Facilitates appropriate length of stay, discharge planning and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
• Supports professional development of the health care team.
• Promotes translation of evidence‑based practices, guidelines, and research.
• May conduct research studies. May assist in data collection and analysis.
• May serve as clinical preceptor for students. May onboard new caregivers.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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…