Advanced Practice Provider – NP/PA, General Neurology II

Cleveland Clinic

Advanced Practice Provider delivering neurological care for Cleveland Clinic patients. Evaluating disorders, creating treatment plans, and supporting regional hospital coverage.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeCleveland • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advanced neurological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Holds necessary certifications and licenses to provide high-quality patient care and ensure regulatory compliance.

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)Nationally Certified Advanced Practice ProviderDemonstrated Competency in Advanced Assessment and DiagnosisBasic Life Support (BLS)Excellent Analytical and Decision-Making Skills

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Hard Skills

Neurological CarePatient Evaluation and ManagementTreatment Plan ExecutionLaboratory and Diagnostic Test InterpretationMedication Prescription and MonitoringClinical PreceptorshipElectronic Medical Record UtilizationAdvanced Assessment Techniques

Soft Skills

Strong Written and Verbal Communication SkillsAbility to Work as a Member of a Multidisciplinary TeamCritical Thinking SkillsDecisive Judgment

Certifications & Qualifications

National Certification as a Nurse PractitionerACLS or PALS CertificationCredentialed and Privileged by Medical Executive Committee

Industry Keywords

Neurological DisordersContinuity of CareEvidence-Based PracticesRegulatory CompliancePatient Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Neurological Institute as an independent provider
Collaborate with fellow APPs, physicians, nursing, medical, and multidisciplinary healthcare team members
Provide high-quality neurological care for patients with a wide range of neurological conditions
Evaluate, manage, and treat patients with new or established neurological disorders
Diagnose conditions and initiate and execute treatment plans
Exercise autonomy in medical decision-making while collaborating with staff physicians and the healthcare team
Counsel and educate neurological patients and families
Conduct medical histories and complete physical examinations where indicated
Initiate and interpret laboratory, radiology, cardiographic, and other diagnostic tests as credentialed and privileged
Perform routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged
Prescribe and monitor medications as permitted by license and applicable policies
Participate in medical team rounds
Refer patients to specialists and specialized health resources as appropriate
Ensure continuity of care and liaise with patients and multidisciplinary care teams
Monitor quality through periodic review of records and treatment plans
Facilitate length of stay, discharge planning, and regulatory compliance for inpatient management
Support healthcare team professional development
Promote evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research
May conduct research studies and assist with data collection and analysis
May serve as a clinical preceptor and onboard new caregivers
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider
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
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 a nationally accredited organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required
ACLS or PALS through the AHA, or NRP through the AAP, may be required based upon work setting
Arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with applicable State Board of Nursing requirements
Credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body of applicable hospitals
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated competency in advanced assessment and diagnosis
Demonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Related clinical experience preferred
Ability to walk and stand for long periods
Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination for physical examinations
Corrected vision and hearing within a normal range
Ability to occasionally lift and carry items up to 50 pounds
May require exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids
Oral and written communication in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Training provided for newly licensed candidates with demonstrated interest in neurology
Annual influenza vaccination or approved exemption
Drug-free workplace with post-offer controlled-substance testing