Nurse Practitioner- Airport Express Care/Telehealth

University Medical Center (UMC) • Full-time • NV 89119, NV • $100,089 - $155,126 / year • 3m ago

EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN ( NEVADA PERS)
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.

We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.

THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO TREAT BOTH IN-PERSON URGENT CARE AND TELEMEDICINE URGENT CARE PATIENTS

Position Summary:
Assess, diagnose and treat patients. Duties include obtaining a patient's health history, performing a physical exam, prescribing laboratory tests and medication, providing patient and family education, and providing technical expertise to other nurses. Incumbents in this class work independently under the general direction of a physician pursuant to state statute.

Education/Experience:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and two (2) years of related clinical nursing experience.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Valid State of Nevada License to Practice as a Registered Nurse, and; State of Nevada License to Practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse, and; State of Nevada Pharmacy Board License to Prescribe Medications, and; DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate, and; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Some positions may require a Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol (NRP).

Minimum of two years of post-graduate experience in a similar facility.
Urgent or Emergency care experience preferred.

Knowledge of: Anatomy and physiology; chemistry; microbiology; age-appropriate growth and development; pathophysiology and disease processes; current standards of medical and health care; limitations of the scope of practice; diagnostic tools; pharmacology; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures; age-specific patient care practices.

Skill in: Diagnosing patient conditions and interpreting findings from examination and diagnostic tests; performing complete physical examinations; taking medical histories; writing information in patient chart; oral communication with patient to obtain information and convey health information; communicating effectively with a wide variety of patients from a diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; using a variety of diagnostic tools, depending upon area of specialization; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard equipment, stamina to remain standing and/or walk for extended periods of time, vision to read instruments, printed materials and a VDT screen, hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.

Related Jobs

Nurse Practitioner for Telemedicine

TelevisitMD • Full-time • Henderson, NV, US • 2w ago

NP Telehealth

Job description for NP's Televisit MD Inc. is an innovative telehealth software platform looking to expand its database of healthcare practitioners! This is a 100% remote position with a competitive payment model, an...

2w ago

VIEW JOB

Nurse Practitioner for Telemedicine

TelevisitMD • Full-time • Las Vegas, NV, US • 4w ago

NP Telehealth

4w ago

VIEW JOB

Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant

Concentra • Full-time • Las Vegas, NV, US • 24m ago

Overview Bonus Potential! Monthly and Quarterly Bonus Incentives! Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care team and play a crucial role in pro...

24m ago

VIEW JOB

Nurse Practitioner - Hospice

BrightSpring Health Services • Part-time • LAS VEGAS, NV, US • 2w ago

NP Hospice

Our Company CompassionCare Overview Our Hospice Nurse Practitioners are the heart of our organization who support patients by providing hospice care through evaluation, assessment, diagnosing medical conditions,...

2w ago

VIEW JOB

Nurse Practitioner, RN - LV Craig Family Medicine Clinic - Full Time 12 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)

Keck Medicine of USC • Full-time • Las Vegas, Nevada, United States • $95,680 - $158,230 / year • 1m ago

NP Outpatient

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) has a specialized skill and knowledge related to the setting in which they practice and perform physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts approved diagnostic and therapeutic proce...

1m ago

VIEW JOB

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care - Spanish

Astrana Health • Full-time • Las Vegas, Nevada, United States • 1m ago

NP Outpatient

Job Title: Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care – Bilingual Spanish Department: Health Services About the Role: We are currently seeking a highly motivated Physician Assistant or Nu...

1m ago

VIEW JOB

Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

DispatchHealth • Full-time • Las Vegas, Nevada, United States • 1m ago

How You'll Make an Impact We are hiring Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistant with acute care experience in ER, Urgent Care, or Internal Medicine to join our growing team serving the Las Vegas community. O...

1m ago

VIEW JOB

Nurse Practitioner, RN - LV Nellis Family Medicine Clinic - Full Time 10 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)

Keck Medicine of USC • Full-time • Las Vegas, Nevada, United States • $95,680 - $158,230 / year • 1m ago

NP Outpatient

1m ago

VIEW JOB

Outpatient PMHNP

Serenity Healthcare • Full-time • Henderson, NV • 4w ago

NP Psych Outpatient

PMHNP (Outpatient PMHNP) Serenity Healthcare is a rapidly growing outpatient Psychiatric group.  We understand that mental health is a journey, and we're here to help.  Our outpatient clinics provide the latest e...

4w ago

VIEW JOB

PMHNP (Full Time)

Serenity Healthcare • Full-time • Henderson, NV • 1m ago

NP Psych

PMHNP (Full Time) You may be eligible to join a team of forward-thinking Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in one of many major metropolitan areas. With your help, we can relive millions that suffer from mental h...

1m ago

VIEW JOB