Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner- Vascular Surgery II – Martin

🏥 APRN / PA II – Vascular Surgery
📍 Martin North & Tradition Hospitals – Stuart/Port St. Lucie, FL
🕒 Full-Time | Monday–Friday | No Weekends | No Call

The Cleveland Clinic Martin Vascular Surgery Department is seeking a team-oriented and engaged Nurse Practitioner or Physician

Assistant with first assist and direct OR surgical experience to join our collaborative and supportive team, serving the adult vascular surgery population.

🔍 About the Role

In this dynamic role, you will:

• First assist in the operating room
• Perform procedures such as dialysis catheter placements
• Provide pre- and post-operative care
• Conduct inpatient consultations and hospital rounds
• Participate in outpatient clinic care

2+ years of vascular or general surgery experience is preferred.

💼 What We Offer

Competitive Compensation & Financial Support

• Industry-leading salary, based on experience
• Relocation assistance for moves over 75+ miles
• Reimbursement for interview-related travel and lodging
• Employer-matched retirement plan

🩺 Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% paid maternity and parental leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• CME stipend and protected CME time

🌴 Why Stuart/Port St. Lucie?

Enjoy coastal living with a lower cost of living, access to beautiful beaches, and a welcoming community. Stuart and Port St. Lucie offer a relaxed lifestyle with excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and proximity to major Florida cities.

Ready to grow your career in vascular surgery with Cleveland Clinic Martin Health?
Apply today and become part of a nationally recognized healthcare system that values your expertise and work-life balance.

Responsibilities: OR first assist, procedures such as dialysis catheter placement, pre and post operative care, consultations and hospital rounds, clinic.

• 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.
• Must be able to work with collaborating physician.
• 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.
• May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by prescriptive authority through applicable state Board of Nursing/Medicine and CCF policy.
• Performs specialized procedures, including central line placement as well as other specific procedures as directed by the physician, following approval by CCF Credentialing Board.

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 to establish a record of the patient's current health status and to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan.  Works in collaboration with the health care team.
• Performs and interprets common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiologic processes as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
• Performs routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
• May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by license through applicable state board and Cleveland Clinic policies.
• Educates patients and answers questions regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.
• Participates in medical team rounds; collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure quality patient care.
• Refers patients to specialists 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.
• 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.
• Supports professional development of the health care team.
• Promotes translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
• May conduct research studies.  May assists in data collection and analysis.
• May serve as clinical preceptor for students. May onboard new caregivers.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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. 

  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. 

  Complexity of Work:

  • Excellent analytical and decision-making skills are required.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

  • Demonstrated competency and the ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis.

  • Demonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record.

  • Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.

  • Demonstrates compassion and professionalism and a commitment to excellent patient care.

  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work independently.

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

  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.