PER DIEM NEUROINTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY NURSE PRACTITIONER

Salary : $67.00 Hourly

Location : Las Vegas, NV

Job Type : Per Diem

Job Number : 24 - PDNIRNP

Department : Radiology Physicians - 7142

Opening Date : 08 / 01 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Position Summary

EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE.

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.

Job Requirement

Position Summary :

Assess, diagnose and treat Neuro-Interventional radiology patients in the inpatient and outpatient practice setting. Duties include obtaining 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.

Additional and / or Preferred Position Requirements

Education / 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 / Certification Requirements :

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

Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

Knowledge of :

• 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.

The University Medical Center of Southern Nevada offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package :

• Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System PERS! https : / / www.nvpers.org / front
• Vesting in the pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment!
• Health / Dental / Vision Insurance - Less than $20 per paycheck for employee-only coverage
• Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL) - CAL is used for personal leave, holidays (eleven scheduled holidays per year), doctor appointments, vacation, and sick days up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours (short-term sick leave), etc.
• Extended Illness Bank (a / k / a Sick Bank)
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan
• Nevada has no State Income Tax
• No Social Security (FICA) Deduction

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.

THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions alone will not qualify me for the position. I must back them up by clearly documenting those qualifications relevant to experience, education level, and certifications when completing the application in order to be qualified.

Yes, I understand and will include those qualifications relevant to experience, education level, and certifications when completing the application.

How many years of clinical nursing experience do you have? To qualify, you must document the experience in your application work history.

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 5 years
• 5 years and more

Please select all licenses / certifications that you currently have. Select as many as applicable. Please make sure to document them on your application.

• NV RN License
• NV APRN License
• NV Doctor of Nursing Practice
• NV Pharmacy Board License to prescribe medications
• DEA Controlled
• Not currently

Do you have a minimum of two years post-graduate work experience in a similar facility?

Have you been previously denied participation in any managed care organizations?

BLS) Do you have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS) card?

• Yes, I have a current BLS card by American Heart Association
• No, but I have the ability to get one at hire

I understand that I must FULLY complete the application including my education and work experience and that all answers to the experience questions below must be supported by documented work history .

Incomplete applications or applications missing relevant work history information (including current UMC employment if applicable) will not be considered.

Required Question