Las Vegas, Nevada
Primary Care Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Job Opening in Las Vegas, Nevada - Provides primary and/or specialty nursing and/or medical care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with a physician according to a standard care arrangement and specialty certification. Emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems.
Responsibilities:
Assesses health status by obtaining relevant health and medical history.
Performs a physical exam based upon the age and patient history as per the Standard Care Arrangement with a collaborating physician.
Identifies significant health and medical risk factors.
Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory test and other diagnostic studies to assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
Develops a diagnosis by analyzing and synthesizing collected data. In collaboration with the physician, develops a treatment plan along with the patient and significant others.
Prescribes and monitors medications.
Develops patient education plan.
Participates in medical team rounds.
Collaborates with nursing, medical, and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure quality patient care.
Performs admission history and physical; documents progress notes; prepares discharge summaries as required.
Assists with and facilitates discharge planning.
Complexity of Work:
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills are required. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrated competency and the ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis.
Demonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record.
Experience: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent PA program degree
Current valid state medical license
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or PA
1+ years experience in the applied specialty preferred but new grads welcome
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Ability to work with others and demonstrate leadership qualities
Requirements
Must have or be eligible to have a current and unrestricted NP or PA license in Nevada
Certificate of completion from an accredited Nurse Assistant program
Must have or be eligible to have a Nevada Pharmacy and DEA License
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
Hours are normal business hours M - Fr. Compensation is competitive with full benefit package.
Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Supplemental Life Insurance
Universal Whole Life
HealthPERX
Holiday Savings Fund
401K
Sole Card
PTO
Professional Liability Insurance Reimbursement
Uniform Allowance
Job Location:
Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $50.00 to $60.00 /hour
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