Job PurposeThe 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.
Major Responsibilities- Provide patient care in an outpatient setting.
- Provide clinical services as assigned.
- 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; and performing appropriate physical examination.
- Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
- Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. 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. Handles minor lacerations.
- Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. 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.
- Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
- 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.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
- May be shared with other sub-specialty services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Requirements - APRN and NP- MSN Required.
- Must have a current and unrestricted NP license.
- Must be certified through a national certifying body.
- Must hold a Certificate of completion from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Must have or be eligible to have a Nevada Pharmacy and DEA License.
- Current BLS or CPR Certificate (additional certification may be required based on specialty).
- Must maintain all required certifications or licensures.
Educational Requirements - PA- Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification required.
- Must be certified through a national certifying body.
- Must have or be eligible to have a Nevada Pharmacy and DEA License.
- Must maintain all required certifications or licensures.
Qualifications- Minimum two years of professional APRN, PA, NP experience in a clinic setting, required.
- Primary care, Internal Medicine, or General Family Medicine experience preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of Supervisory experience.
- Valid Driver's License.
- 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.
- Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff, and the public.
Physical Requirements- May include standing, sitting, and/or walking for extended periods.
- May include performing repetitive tasks.
- May include working on a special schedule (i.e., evenings and weekends).
- May include working with challenging patients.
- May include lifting up to 25 pounds.
