Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Hepatology/GI

UNLV Medicine • Las Vegas, NV

19h • $115,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides advanced practice provider services to patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. The role is part of a care team at the UNLV Health outpatient clinic and in inpatient hospital settings, working within a patient care model that includes faculty, residents, and students. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; actual hours may vary based on business needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master's degree.
• Nevada license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), or ability to obtain licensure before the start date.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Work with physicians, administrative management, nursing, and other interprofessional team members to facilitate patient care and management throughout the health care system.
• Use independent judgment to assess, diagnose, and initiate medical processes and procedures within the scope of training and experience.
• Perform and document comprehensive health histories and physical assessments, including initiating CPR or other appropriate emergency therapy as needed.
• Formulate diagnoses, identify problems and health-risk profiles, document findings, and communicate clearly with other members of the health care team.
• Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic studies, such as X-rays and laboratory tests, in consultation with peers and colleagues.
• Take a proactive role in patient and family education and satisfaction in the practice setting.
• Enhance the patient experience through high-quality, patient-satisfaction-directed interactions, tools, and activities.
• Interact compassionately and respectfully with patients and families.
• Participate in training staff, students, and residents, and provide education in areas of expertise when requested by department leadership or supervisors.

Benefits

• 12 full-day and 2 half-day paid holidays per year, starting with the first day of employment.
• 22 PTO days per year.
• 3% 401(k) contribution, even if the employee does not contribute.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning the first of the month following the start date.
• Reimbursement for CPR certifications.
• Pay may exceed the listed range based on years of experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time