Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Nevada Integrated Healthcare (NIH) is looking for a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide clinical care to patients. In this role, you will build meaningful relationships with patients, their family members, healthcare providers, and office staff while providing high-quality direct patient care in a clinic setting. You will enjoy profound job satisfaction as you impact the care and comfort of our patient population. You will assess and provide treatment to patients of various age groups. You will diagnose conditions, create treatment plans, and prescribe medications as related to the treatment plan. You will collaborate with a physician to achieve the best health outcomes for the patient. You will enjoy opportunities for career growth and continuing education opportunities. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

About Las Vegas:

Las Vegas offers the best entertainment and cultural options, in addition to being an affordable metropolitan area in which to live. Also, Nevada has no state income tax. Warm weather, 300-plus days of sunshine, championship golf, hiking, skiing, five-star restaurants, endless attractions, and entertainment choices are reasons Las Vegas is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Rapidly formulate a differential diagnosis from assessments conducted within the clinic setting
• Develop and implement treatment plans for patients assigned within the primary care team
• Develop and actualize plans for the primary care team as assigned
• Guide nursing personnel regarding treatment plans and care issues
• Document treatment plans in the medical record
• Collaborate with physician and document physician guidance as needed
• Coordinate care for the patient
• Telemedicine 

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced Nurse Practitioner Certification in Primary Care, Geriatric, Adult or Physician Assistant certification, or ability to obtain
• DEA License
• Active unrestricted APRN or PA-C license in Nevada
• Ability to work with people
• Experience in communicating with patients, primary care team members, and management staff
• Experience making care decisions based on best medical practices with or without direct supervision or guidance by a physician
• Basic technical proficiency in the use of computer programs for medical records or internet searches for clinical practice
• Advanced assessment and treatment plan implementation skills
• Ability to complete clinical care lifting in a provider office environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Spanish speaking
• Knowledge of mental health issues
• Familiarity with Medicare and ICD-10 coding
• Acute care experience in primary care and mental health
• Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis
• Proficient in the assessment and development of treatment plans
• Ability to conceptualize the needs of the team or department and actualize plans for implementation
• Ability to develop plans of action and gain team consensus toward common goals
• Background in managed care

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: NIH is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. NIH is a drug-free workplace.