Nurse Practitioner - All Las Vegas Culinary Locations - Per Diem 10 Hour / 12 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Keck Medicine of USC•Durango, CO

11d•$64 - $106•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) has specialized skills and knowledge related to their practice setting. They perform physical exams, collect and document data, conduct approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribe appropriate interventions and medications, and provide direct patient care services according to established evidence-based clinical practice standards. The NP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization and the advance practice profession. Duties include obtaining patient health histories, performing complete physical examinations, documenting findings, ordering and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, and performing procedures within their specialty area. The NP also facilitates the safe and efficient operational flow of patients through their continuum of care and functions as part of inter-professional teams by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly with other healthcare professionals. Under general supervision and in accordance with standardized procedures, the incumbent performs physical examinations and treats common episodic and chronic health care problems in the clinic, counsels patients and families, monitors patient progress, and assists with medical research projects. The Nurse Practitioner takes a leading role in managing the clinical aspects of the clinic, patient rounding and care, nursing performance improvement, job performance/competency evaluations, staffing, scheduling, and working with directors, employees, and preceptors in the orientation and training of new employees. They execute leadership in direct/indirect patient care, support of systems, research, education, and professional leadership. The NP works in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, but retains responsibility for ongoing clinical management of the patient. They must work with any and every physician in the Clinic. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master's degree Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing (MSN).
5 years; Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Clinical nursing experience.
Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties.
Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
Nurse Practitioner - NP (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
Nurse Practitioner Furnisher (CA DCA) Current license to furnish medications in the State of California.
DEA Certificate Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Justice for Schedule II-V controlled substances.
NP Board Certified Possession of National Board Certification in Nurse Practitioner area of specialty accredited by Accreditation Board of Specialty Nursing (ABSNC) or National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
Nurse Practitioner - NP (NV NSBN): Must have one of the following NP specialized certifications: Acute Care (ACNP), Adult Medicine (ANP), Family Medicine (FNP) or Gerontology (AGNP) for primary and secondary care.
DEA Certificate: Unrestricted DEA Certificate with a Nevada address
Board of Pharmacy License: Valid Nevada Board of Pharmacy certificate
Registered Nurse - Nevada State Board: Valid Nevada State Board of Nursing License as a Registered Nurse (RN)
USC Credentialing - Must obtain USC Credentialing from governing board within 6 months of hire (Will Precept with Physicians, PAs and/or fully credential NPs for up to six months)
Basic Life Support (BLS): Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish preferred; ability to understand and to make one-self understood to all Spanish-speaking individuals.
If work in Hospital/Acute Care Setting must have Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) upon hire. (Grandfathered from Acute Care Certification requirement if hired/transferred prior to 12/2015.)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association - ACLS as required by the NPs Job description for NPs in the Hospital/Acute Care Setting and Ambulatory Infusion Centers (Required for Hospital/Acute & Infusion Center Clinic settings only)

Responsibilities

Conducts in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, constructs comprehensive medical histories, performs initial and periodic physical examinations and explores patient’s interpretation of health needs.
Identifies and treats patients’ diseases.
Manages treatment of hospitalized patients.
Directly performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies and interprets finished results.
Develops and implements long and short range treatment plans.
Performs procedures such as obtaining specimens, performing injections, immunizations, lumbar punctures, skin biopsies, suturing, wound care and management of conditions produced by trauma or infection.
Writes orders to increase, decrease or change medication, subject to checking and counter-signing by physician.
Initiates consultations and monitors scheduling of patients for special tests.
Identifies records pertinent progress of patients, updating and summarizing charts, changing orders when appropriate and notifying the responsible physician of changes in the patient’s condition.
Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding preventive care, medical problems, psychological problems, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
Acts as liaison with governmental agencies such as Center for Disease Control and National Institute of Health.
Assists with medical research projects, following medical research protocols.
Obtains Investigational Review Board approval for treatment protocols.
Researches community resources for referral of patients.
Refers patients to most appropriate resource based on patients’ medical needs and condition.
Maintains compliance with established University and department policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control and complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
Participates in in-service education programs and professional associations.
Performs other duties as assigned.