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Cleveland Clinic

Advanced Practice Provider, CPNP-AC/PA – Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship

Cleveland Clinic

. Complete a 12-month fellowship transitioning CPNP-AC and PA professionals into Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Center practice .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeCleveland • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex congenital heart disease and critically ill pediatric cardiac patients through evidence-based care, advanced assessment, and diagnosis. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and quality improvement initiatives within a pediatric acute care setting.

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Certified Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC)Master’s Degree in Pediatric Acute CareCurrent RN and APRN Licenses in OhioCurrent PALS/BLS/ACLS CertificationDemonstrated Competency in Advanced Assessment and Diagnosis

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Hard Skills
Advanced AssessmentDiagnosis DevelopmentMedication Prescription and MonitoringLaboratory Test InterpretationElectronic Medical Record UsageClinical Procedure PerformanceResearch Study ConductData Collection and AnalysisQuality MonitoringPatient Education
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsDecision-Making SkillsCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingAbility to Work Independently
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC)National Certification as a Nurse PractitionerDEA Licensure EligibilityBLS CertificationACLS Certification
Industry Keywords
Congenital Heart DiseasePediatric Cardiac CareEvidence-Based PracticeMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Complete a 12-month fellowship transitioning CPNP-AC and PA professionals into Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Center practice
  • Build clinical competency and role proficiency through supervised training, mentorship, professional development, and leadership development
  • Manage complex congenital heart disease and critically ill pediatric cardiac patients using safe, efficient, evidence-based care
  • Participate in boot camp, weekly didactic education, case studies, lectures, simulation, rounds, conferences, and clinical rotations
  • Conduct medical histories and physical examinations
  • Initiate and interpret laboratory, radiology, cardiographic, and other diagnostic tests
  • Develop working diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team
  • Perform routine and specialized procedures within credentialing and privileges
  • Prescribe and monitor medications as permitted by licensure and Cleveland Clinic policy
  • Educate patients about diseases, treatments, medications, side effects, and hazards
  • Participate in multidisciplinary medical team rounds
  • Refer patients to specialists and coordinate specialized resources
  • Ensure continuity of care between patients, care teams, and specialty areas
  • Review records and treatment plans for quality monitoring and patient outcomes
  • Facilitate length of stay, discharge planning, and regulatory compliance
  • Support healthcare team professional development and evidence-based practice implementation
  • Conduct research studies and assist with data collection and analysis
  • Serve as a clinical preceptor and onboard new caregivers when needed
  • Complete a professional development project involving APP education delivery or quality improvement research

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Certified Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC) through PNCB, or Physician Assistant
  • Master’s degree in Pediatric Acute Care from an accredited school/college of nursing for CPNP-AC applicants
  • Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program for PA applicants
  • Current license as a Registered Nurse and APRN in the State of Ohio for CPNP-AC applicants
  • Current Ohio license for PA applicants
  • All certifications and board examinations completed 6 weeks prior to program start date
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement explaining interest in the opportunity
  • Minimum of 2 letters of recommendation, including one from a current employer and one from clinical faculty
  • Eligible for DEA licensure
  • Current PALS/BLS/ACLS certification; outstanding qualifications must be completed 6 weeks prior to start date
  • Oral and written communication in English
  • Graduate of an accredited APRN program, or an A.R.C.-approved Physician Assistant Program
  • National certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationally accredited organization recognized by the State Board of Nursing, or NCCPA certification for PA applicants
  • Current RN and Nurse Practitioner licenses in applicable states for NP applicants
  • Current DEA license or DEA designee as required by NCQA for PA applicants
  • Required BLS through the American Heart Association
  • ACLS or PALS through the American Heart Association, or applicable NRP/ATLS certification based on work setting
  • Physician arrangement/supervision agreement as required for the applicable role
  • Credentialing and privileging by the applicable Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body
  • Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated competency in advanced assessment and diagnosis
  • Demonstrated ability to use an electronic medical record
  • Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently
  • Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
  • Ability to walk and stand for long periods
  • Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination
  • Corrected vision and hearing within normal range
  • Ability to occasionally lift and carry items up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to use required personal protective equipment
  • Compliance with drug testing and annual influenza vaccination or approved exemption

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Full-time benefits as described in the Total Rewards Brochure
  • Full-time salaried position
  • Semi-monthly salary payments
  • 12-month fellowship training program
  • Mentorship and professional development
  • Leadership training
  • Protected didactic learning, lectures, case studies, and simulation
  • Quality project or APP education development opportunity
  • Opportunity to submit an abstract or peer-reviewed article to a national society
  • Opportunity to apply for open positions within Cleveland Clinic Children’s after successful fellowship completion