Advanced Practice Provider – Nocturnist, Critical Care III

About the role

The Cleveland Clinic Health System seeks a dedicated Critical Care Nocturnist Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to deliver high‑quality inpatient care during night shifts at Indian River Hospital. The APP will work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and allied staff in medical and surgical ICUs.

Key responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments, formulate diagnoses, and develop treatment plans for acutely ill adult patients.
• Manage admissions, rounding, consults, and discharges, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Insert and manage central lines, arterial lines, and other specialized procedures as credentialed.
• Document patient care accurately in the EMR and communicate status and plans to the care team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, quality‑improvement initiatives, and educational activities.
• Respond to emergencies calmly and efficiently, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Required profile

• Graduate of an accredited APRN program (Master’s required) or an A.R.C.‑approved Physician Assistant program.
• Current state licensure as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (RN) or Physician Assistant, with DEA registration as required.
• National certification as an ACNP (for NPs) or PA certification through NCCPA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as applicable.
• Wound care certification preferred or willingness to obtain within two years.

Required skills

• Insertion and management of central venous and arterial lines.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) documentation.
• Ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and cardiographic studies.
• Prescribing and monitoring medications under state and institutional guidelines.
• Implementation of evidence‑based clinical protocols and participation in research or data collection.