Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant role within UNLV Health provides primary and specialty healthcare services under the direction of a physician in a clinical setting. Services provided by the nurse practitioner can include diagnosing patients, ordering laboratory tests, prescribing medication and managing health conditions through evaluation and education. The position requires the ability to Work closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team based approach to patient care. Pay range for this position is $103,020-128,657 per year, depending on years of experience.

ADVANTAGES OF WORKING FOR UNLV HEALTH

• CPR Certifications reimbursed by UNLV Health!
• 3% 401K Contribution, even if you do not contribute!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start the first of the month following your start date!
• 20 + PTO days per year! (Depending on Position)
• Working Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM. No evenings, weekends, or holidays!
• 12 Paid Holidays per year, starting with your first day of employment!
• Pay may be higher than listed range, based on years of experience!
• And more!

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be shared with other sub-specialty services.
• Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
• Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.
• Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.
• Assess patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing/presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
• Provide patient care in an outpatient and inpatient setting.
• Develops and implements treatment plans by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Handles minor lacerations.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
• Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical charts by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
• Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
• Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
• Provide clinical services as assigned.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/emails.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• MSN Required.
• Must have or be eligible to have a Nevada Pharmacy and DEA License.
• Must hold a Certificate of completion from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Must be certified through a national certifying body.
• Current BLS or CPR Certificate (additional certification may be required based on specialty)
• Must have a current and unrestricted NP license.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of health promotion, health risk identification, and patient education principles and techniques.
• Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking, and other organizational matters.
• Knowledge of practice management systems including electronic health record systems (EHRs)
• Knowledge of community, professional, and educational resources.
• Minimum five years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting, plus two years of nurse practitioner experience.
• Minimum 3 years of Supervisory experience.
• Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff, and the public.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to competently use Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and appropriate practice management software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• May include performing repetitive tasks.
• May include standing, sitting, and/or walking for extended periods.
• May include lifting up to 25 pounds.
• May include working on a special schedule (i.e. evenings and weekends).
• May include working with challenging patients.

UNLV Health will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

If you have any questions about our interview and hiring procedures, please contact Recruitment at [email protected].