The Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center is excited to begin recruitment for an exciting opportunity, the HEMATOLOGY, ONCOLOGY, & PALLIATIVE CARE APP FELLOWSHIP!

The Institute has created a one year Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship for the purpose of training an APP to be a competent, autonomous provider in the specialty of Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care. This Fellowship will foster growth in both clinical and professionalism/leadership arenas and build an extensive knowledge base on cancer care to include palliative care.

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED, YOUR APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE:

1. CV (Resume) and Cover letter (uploaded with application).

Once the above items are received, you will be sent (electronically) an opportunity to further your application by providing a short video highlighting your interest in being selected for this APP Fellowship Program and what you hope to gain from this experience.

IN ADDITION, APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE:

2. Two Letters of recommendations from any of the following:

a. Clinical preceptor with minimum 100 hours direct clinical practicum.

b. Academic faculty/program director.

c. If an APN, most recent supervisor/manager (to whom you directly report to); may substitute with additional clinical faculty if no previous work experience

Recommendation letters may be uploaded during application process or sent directly to recruiter at Rossik@ccf.org. .

ELIGIBILITY:

• Completed, at minimum, a master's program with degree conferred no later than May 2024.

• National board certification (Board certification is recommended by June 30, 2024)

• Licensing in Ohio obtained before start date without any restrictions.

• Ability to be credentialed by The Cleveland Clinic Medical Executive Committee and Board of Governors by August 2024.

The APP Fellowship will be based at The Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, Ohio with the ability to travel to our satellite facilities as educational opportunities arise. The fellowship will be twelve months in duration with a planned start date of September 3rd 2024.

The APP Fellow will spend approximately eighty percent of their time on direct clinical care of patients. The first quarter of the fellowship will be spent on General Oncology and Palliative care foundational training followed by three quarters of more focused training. Teaching methods will include: scheduled didactics, direct 1:1 instruction on real clinical scenarios, simulation lab experiences, procedure training (as interested), APP Fellow led case presentation, use of scientific literature and information technology, and recommended reading. The fellow will be expected to contribute to ongoing quality improvement projects within the department if given the opportunity. A regular cadence of objective feedback will be provided to the APP fellow by their mentors and fellowship faculty. APPs will be given a completion certificate at the completion of the program

Fellows will be provided full-time benefits and competitive compensation!

Responsibilities:

• 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 on new and former clinic patients and hospital admissions to establish a record of the patient's current health status and to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan with direct review by a physician.

• Works under direction of supervising physician within the confines of state law

• Performs and interprets, at least to the point of recognizing deviations from normal, common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiologic processes as privileged by CCF Credentialing Board.

• Performs routine procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, managing simple conditions produced by infection or trauma, assisting in the management of more complex illness and injury which may include assisting surgeons in conducting operations and taking initiative in performing evaluation and therapeutic procedures in response to life-threatening situations, as privileged by CCF Credentialing Board.

• Performs and interprets, at least to the point of recognizing deviations from normal, common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiologic processes as privileged by CCF Credentialing Board. Performs specialized procedures, including bone marrow aspirations, biopsies and harvest, blood draws, designated IV starts, spinal taps, thoracentesis and paracentesis as well as other specific procedures as directed by the physician, following approval by CCF Credentialing Board.

• Provides information and answers routine questions of patients regarding their disease, including preventive health maintenance topics such as diet, weight, smoking and topics related to medical specialty, with basic recommendations.

• Educates patients regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.

• Assists with record keeping, completes appropriate patient medical chart, and transcribes lab data and routine correspondence, as directed and reviewed by physician.

• Refers patients to physicians 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.

• Performs research follow-up studies as directed by the supervision of a physician. Assists in data analysis.

• Participates in quality monitoring thru 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.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• APRN: EDUCATION: Effective 05/01/2014: MSN required upon hire or within 5 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 ARPN training program.

• PA: EDUCATION: Graduate of an A.R.C.-approved Physician Assistant Program.

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or applicable state license through the State Medical Board for certificate to practice

Certifications:

• APRN: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in applicable state.

• National certification as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing, current licensure by applicable state Board of Nursing, (including certificate to prescribe if applicable).

• Must be privileged by CCHS's credentialing board

• 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.

• PA: Current certification as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA (or successor).

• Must have a license to practice and prescribe as a PA from the State Medical Board of Ohio

• Must have a signed Physician Supervision agreement on file at the practice site

• Must be privileged by CCHS's credentialing board

• 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.

• For Homecare and Hospice field staff only, must have valid Ohio Driver's license upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter.

• For Homecare and Hospice field staff only, must have proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 coverage, upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Depending on practice, surgical fields may require surgical experience

• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated competency and the ability to perform advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan development and invasive procedures as per clinical privileges.

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.

Keywords: Taussig, Cancer, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner

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