Title: Nurse Practitioner - Crisis Stabilization Center
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Degree Required DNP
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/13/25
Position Summary:
Assess, diagnose and treat patients. Duties include obtaining patient’s health history, performing physical exam, prescribing laboratory tests and medication, providing Medical Screening to confirm any medical needs and approve the patient for receiving a mental Health Assessment for admission into the Crisis Stabilization Center, and technical expertise to other nurses. Incumbents in this class work independently under the general direction of a physician pursuant to state statute.

Education/Experience:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and two (2) years of related clinical nursing experience

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, and; DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate, and; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA). Some positions may require Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol (NRP).

Knowledge of:
Anatomy and physiology; chemistry; microbiology; age appropriate growth and development; pathophysiology and disease processes; current standards of medical and health care; limitations of the scope of practice; diagnostic tools; pharmacology; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skills

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; performing procedures like simple laceration repair and I&D of superficial skin abscesses; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties.