Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

UNLV Health; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinic hours 8am–5pm

12 paid holidays per year

PTO 20+ days per year

3% 401(k) contribution

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

CPR certification reimbursement

Job summary

UNLV Health seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver outpatient and inpatient care in a collaborative team setting. The role supports physicians, residents, and students across UNLV Health clinics and hospital settings.

The position emphasizes independent clinical judgment, patient education, and proactive patient care within a multidisciplinary health care system. Experience with diverse patient populations is valued.

Qualifications

• Must have a master's degree from an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program.
• Licensed in the State of Nevada as an APRN or be eligible for licensure prior to start date.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physicians and interprofessional team to coordinate patient care.
• Makes independent clinical judgments in assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of treatment.
• Conducts comprehensive health histories and physical assessments; initiates CPR or emergency therapy as needed.
• Formulates diagnoses, identifies problems and health risk profiles, and communicates with the health care team.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic studies in consultation with peers.
• Educates patients and families and strives for high patient satisfaction.
• Provides education to staff and students as requested by leadership.

Skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Clinical judgment

Patient communication

Bilingual (English + Spanish)

Education

Master's degree in nursing or physician assistant program

Job description

This position is responsible for provision of Advanced Practice Provider services to patients in an outpatient and inpatient setting. The position will work as part of a care team at both the UNLV Health outpatient clinic as well as Inpatient hospital settings. Our patient care model includes faculty, residents, and students.

ADVANTAGES OF WORKING FOR UNLV HEALTH

• Clinic Hours are Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM (Actual hours may vary depending on business need)
• 12 Paid Holidays per year, starting with your first day of employment
• 20 + PTO days per year (Depending on Position)
• 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
• CPR Certifications reimbursed by UNLV Health
• Pay may be higher than listed range, based on years of experience

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master's degree
• License in the State of Nevada as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or ability to be licensed prior to the start date
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works in conjunction with Physicians, administrative management, nursing and other interprofessional team members to facilitate patient care and management throughout the health care system
• Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of medical processes and procedures commensurate with training and experience
• Performs and documents comprehensive health histories and physical assessments, to include initiation of CPR or other appropriate emergency therapy as needed
• Formulates diagnoses, identifies problems and health risk profiles, documents and clearly communicates with other members of the health care team
• Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic studies, such as x-rays and laboratory tests, in consultation with peers and colleagues
• Assumes a proactive role in patient/family education and patient/family satisfaction in the practice setting
• Assumes personal accountability to enhance the patient experience by using high quality, patient satisfaction-directed interactions/tools/activities in the execution of duties
• Always interacts with patients and families in a compassionate and respectful manner, at all times
• Participates in training of staff, students, and residents; and as requested by Department Chair, Pediatric Surgery Division Chief, supervisors, mentors, and provides education on areas of expertise

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• May include standing, sitting, and/or walking for extended periods
• May include performing repetitive tasks
• May include working with challenging patients and clients
• May include lifting up to 25 pounds

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 [e-mail] .