Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

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 settingDevelop and implement treatment plans for patients assigned within the primary care teamDevelop and actualize plans for the primary care team as assignedGuide nursing personnel regarding treatment plans and care issuesDocument treatment plans in the medical recordCollaborate with physician and document physician guidance as neededCoordinate care for the patientTelemedicine Required Qualifications:Advanced Nurse Practitioner Certification in Primary Care, Geriatric, Adult or Physician Assistant certification, or ability to obtainDEA LicenseActive unrestricted APRN or PA-C license in NevadaAbility to work with peopleExperience in communicating with patients, primary care team members, and management staffExperience making care decisions based on best medical practices with or without direct supervision or guidance by a physicianBasic technical proficiency in the use of computer programs for medical records or internet searches for clinical practiceAdvanced assessment and treatment plan implementation skillsAbility to complete clinical care lifting in a provider office environmentPreferred Qualifications:Spanish speakingKnowledge of mental health issuesFamiliarity with Medicare and ICD-10 codingAcute care experience in primary care and mental healthAbility to formulate a differential diagnosisProficient in the assessment and development of treatment plansAbility to conceptualize the needs of the team or department and actualize plans for implementationAbility to develop plans of action and gain team consensus toward common goalsBackground in managed careDiversity 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.