Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant I Cardiothoracic Surgery (non surgical) Martin Health Cleveland Clinic Martin Health has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner to join our cardiothoracic surgery team of 3 surgeons and 3 PAs. Experience with cardiac and thoracic surgery required. **Responsibilities include:** + Comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and documentation for cardiothoracic surgery patients in the preoperative and postoperative periods, as well as follow up after discharge to ensure there is continuity of care for patient management. + Ambulatory clinic for pre-op and post-op cardiac and thoracic surgical patients, in collaboration with surgeon. + Inpatient consults and hospital rounds, in collaboration with surgeon. + Facilitate communication w referring providers. + Must display professionalism and ability to function in stressful settings, maintaining a respectful attitude and teamwork mentality. + Continuously seek opportunities for clinical and professional advancement in the field by gaining new skills and maintaining pertinent certifications. **PLEASE STATE YOUR SPECIFIC INTEREST and BACKGROUND IN YOUR COVER LETTER.** 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. 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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