Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

UNLV Medicine • Las Vegas, NV

120d

About The Position

This position is responsible for provision of Advanced Practice Provider services to patients in an outpatient and inpatient setting. The position will work as part of a care team at both the UNLV Health outpatient clinic as well as Inpatient hospital settings. Our patient care model includes faculty, residents, and students.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master's degree
• License in the State of Nevada as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or ability to be licensed prior to the start date
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Works in conjunction with Physicians, administrative management, nursing and other interprofessional team members to facilitate patient care and management throughout the health care system
• Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of medical processes and procedures commensurate with training and experience
• Performs and documents comprehensive health histories and physical assessments, to include initiation of CPR or other appropriate emergency therapy as needed
• Formulates diagnoses, identifies problems and health risk profiles, documents and clearly communicates with other members of the health care team
• Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic studies, such as x-rays and laboratory tests, in consultation with peers and colleagues
• Assumes a proactive role in patient/family education and patient/family satisfaction in the practice setting
• Assumes personal accountability to enhance the patient experience by using high quality, patient satisfaction-directed interactions/tools/activities in the execution of duties
• Always interacts with patients and families in a compassionate and respectful manner, at all times
• Participates in training of staff, students, and residents; and as requested by Department Chair, Pediatric Surgery Division Chief, supervisors, mentors, and provides education on areas of expertise

Benefits

• Clinic Hours are Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM! (Actual hours may vary depending on business need)
• 12 Paid Holidays per year, starting with your first day of employment!
• 20 + PTO days per year! (Depending on Position)
• 3% 401K Contribution, even if you do not contribute!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start the first of the month following your start date!
• CPR Certifications reimbursed by UNLV Health!
• Pay may be higher than listed range, based on years of experience.
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree