Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, UNLV Student Wellness, Student Health and Faculty Staff Treatment [R0148940]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

17d•$110,000 - $122,000

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, UNLV Student Wellness, Student Health and Faculty Staff Treatment [R0148940] ROLE of the POSITION The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) serves as a clinical healthcare provider for a diverse population on UNLV’s Maryland Parkway campus and if indicated, at the Las Vegas Medical District. As a provider in the Student Health Center (SHC) and Faculty and Staff Treatment (FAST) Center, the APRN acts as a healthcare team member and provides direct patient care, in person or via telehealth, to students, faculty, staff, and dependents five years and older, including initiation of treatment, evaluation of responses to treatments, referral to appropriate specialists when indicated, and accurate and timely documentation of all findings concerning the patient in the electronic health record (EHR). The APRN acknowledges the unique characteristics of each patient and provides respectful, culturally competent, and professional clinical services. This APRN position supports the health and mental health of UNLV students and employees, thereby allowing them to succeed in their academic pursuits and/or employment. The SHC and FAST Center are accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and are part of the Student Wellness Unit at UNLV, which includes the Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Care Center, Wellness Promotion, Disability Resource Center,

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Current Nevada RN/APRN license in good standing
National certification as a family nurse practitioner
Current CPR certification
Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.
All candidates must pass a background screening.
Employees of the UNLV Student Wellness Center must be in compliance with our Employee Exposure to Communicable Disease (Prevention of) Policy.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience as an advanced practice registered nurse.
One year of clinical experience in ambulatory care, college health, or community health setting.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care, in person or via telehealth, to students, faculty, staff, and dependents five years and older, including initiation of treatment, evaluation of responses to treatments, referral to appropriate specialists when indicated, and accurate and timely documentation of all findings concerning the patient in the electronic health record (EHR).
Acknowledges the unique characteristics of each patient and provides respectful, culturally competent, and professional clinical services.
Supports the health and mental health of UNLV students and employees, thereby allowing them to succeed in their academic pursuits and/or employment.