Family Medicine Advanced Practice Provider - APRN

The Advanced Practice Provider

(APRN/PA/NP)

role within UNLV Health provides primary and specialty healthcare services under the direction of a physician in the Internal Medicine department. Services provided by the APP can include diagnosing patients, ordering laboratory tests, prescribing medication and managing health conditions through evaluation and education. The APP must have the ability to see patients independently, as well as in collaboration with the physician. The position requires the ability to work closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team-based approach to patient care.

Advantages of working at UNLV Health

Clinic Hours are Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM (Actual hours may vary depending on business need)

12 Full- Day and 2 Half-Day Paid Holidays per year, starting with your first day of employment

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start the first of the month following your start date

CPR Certifications reimbursed by UNLV Health

Provide patient care in an outpatient setting.

Ability to provide acute, hospital follow up, and independent patient care.

Conducts wellness and transitional care management (TCM) visits.

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; Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.

Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.

Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.

Develops and implements treatment plans by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.

Supports inbox management for the General Internal Medicine Team, including physicians.

Supports quality measures, including HEDIS metrics, for Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care.

Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical charts by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.

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.

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 – APRN and NP

Must hold a Certificate of completion from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited Physician Assistant program required.

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification required.

Minimum two years of professional APRN, PA, NP experience in a clinic setting, required.

Primary care, Internal Medicine, or General Family Medicine experience preferred.

Knowledge of health promotion, health risk identification, and patient education principles and techniques.

Knowledge of community, professional, and educational resources.

Knowledge of practice management systems including electronic health record systems (EHRs).

Ability to competently use Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and appropriate practice management software.

Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking, and other organizational matters.

May include working on a special schedule (i.e., evenings and weekends).