Physician Assistant / Advanced Practice RN - ENT

About the role

The Physician Assistant role within UNLV Health provides primary and specialty healthcare services under the direction of a physician in a clinical setting. Services provided by the nurse practitioner can include diagnosing patients, ordering laboratory tests, prescribing medication and managing health conditions through evaluation and education.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in an outpatient and inpatient setting.
• Provide clinical services as assigned.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• MSN Required.
• Must have a current and unrestricted PA license.
• Must be certified through a national certifying body.
• Must hold a Certificate of completion from an accredited Physician Assistant 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).

Education

• Minimum five years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting, plus two years of experience.
• Minimum 3 years of Supervisory experience.

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.

Benefits

• 12 Paid Holidays per year, starting with your first day of employment.
• 22 PTO days per year.
• Generous CME Allowance.
• Malpractice Insurance provided by UNLV Health.
• 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.

Pay

Pay may be higher based on experience.

Schedule

Clinic Hours are Monday through Friday, 8AM - 5PM (actual schedule may vary depending on business need).