Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Hepatology/GI

UNLV Medicine • Las Vegas, NV

16h • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides advanced practice provider services to patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. The role works as part of a care team at the UNLV Health outpatient clinic and in inpatient hospital settings. The patient care model includes faculty, residents, and students.

Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; actual hours may vary depending on business needs. Pay may be higher than the listed range based on years of experience.

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 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.
• Exercise independent judgment in assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of medical processes and procedures commensurate with 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 with patients and families compassionately and respectfully.
• Participate in training staff, students, and residents, and provide education in areas of expertise as requested by department leadership, supervisors, or mentors.

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 starting the first of the month following the start date.
• Reimbursement for CPR certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time