Per Diem Neurointerventional Radiology Nurse Practitioner

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC); Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-paid pension plan

Job summary

A regional academic medical center is seeking a Neuro-Interventional Nurse Practitioner to assess and treat patients both inpatient and outpatient. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's of Nursing and possess state licenses as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse. Responsibilities include diagnosing health conditions, formulating treatment plans, and providing patient education. Applicants should have at least two years of experience in interventional radiology and various required certifications. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Masters of Nursing (MSN) from an accredited school of nursing.
• Two years of related clinical nurse practitioner experience in interventional radiology.
• Valid state licenses and certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat Neuro-Interventional radiology patients.
• Obtain patient health histories and formulate treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on health management.

Skills

Anatomy and physiology

Diagnostic tools

Oral communication

Interpreting diagnostic findings

Infection control policies

Education

Masters of Nursing (MSN)

State of Nevada License to Practice as a Registered Nurse

State of Nevada License to Practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse

DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

This position is considered At-Will and will serve at the pleasure of the CEO.

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.

Position Summary

Assess, diagnose and treat Neuro-Interventional radiology patients in the inpatient and outpatient practice setting. Duties include obtaining the patient’s health history, reviewing symptoms, asking patients situation specific questions to formulate accurate diagnoses, formulating suitable treatment plans, prescribing laboratory tests and medication, providing patient and family education. Incumbents in this class work independently under the general direction of a physician pursuant to state statute.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

Masters of Nursing (MSN) from an accredited school of nursing and two (2) years of related clinical nurse practitioner experience in interventional radiology.

Licensing and Certification Requirements

Valid State of Nevada License to Practice as a Registered Nurse, State of Nevada License to Practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse, State of Nevada Pharmacy Board License to Prescribe Medications, DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA). Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Additional Position Requirements

• Must have minimum 1 year of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner in Interventional Radiology.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

Anatomy and physiology; chemistry; microbiology; age appropriate growth and development; neurology, interventional radiology, neurosurgery; 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 computer 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.