Advanced Practice Provider – Critical Care III (Per Diem)

About the role

The Cleveland Clinic Health System seeks a per‑diem Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to deliver critical care services in medical and surgical intensive care units at Martin Health North. The role involves admission histories and physicals, ongoing management, medication ordering, and performing specialized procedures under physician direction.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct thorough medical histories, physical examinations, and order appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Perform and interpret routine and specialized procedures, including central line and arterial line insertions, as credentialed.
• Prescribe and monitor medications in accordance with state licensure and Cleveland Clinic policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, educate patients, and coordinate discharge planning.
• Contribute to quality monitoring, evidence‑based practice translation, and research activities.

Required profile

• Current licensure as an NP (RN license required) or PA in the applicable state.
• National certification for NP or PA, with BLS certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or ATLS may be required based on setting.
• Credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and hospital governing body.
• Master’s degree in an accredited APRN program (or equivalent PA degree) at hire.

Required skills

• Insertion of central venous and arterial lines.
• Use of electronic medical record systems.
• Medication ordering and prescribing within scope of practice.
• Basic and advanced life support certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, ATLS).
• DEA license or DEA designee status for prescribing controlled substances.