UNLV Medicine·Las Vegas, Nevada
This role involves providing Advanced Practice Provider services to patients in both outpatient clinics and inpatient hospital settings, working collaboratively within a care team structure that includes faculty, residents, and students. Major responsibilities include exercising independent judgment in assessment and diagnosis, performing comprehensive health assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, and actively participating in patient and family education.
This position is responsible for provision of Advanced Practice Provider services to patients in an outpatient and inpatient setting. The position will work as part of a care team at both the UNLV Health outpatient clinic as well as Inpatient hospital settings. Our patient care model includes faculty, residents, and students.
Major responsibilities
Works in conjunction with Physicians, administrative management, nursing and other interprofessional team members to facilitate patient care and management throughout the health care system
Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of medical processes and procedures commensurate with training and experience
Performs and documents comprehensive health histories and physical assessments, to include initiation of CPR or other appropriate emergency therapy as needed
Formulates diagnoses, identifies problems and health risk profiles, documents and clearly communicates with other members of the health care team
Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic studies, such as x-rays and laboratory tests, in consultation with peers and colleagues
Assumes a proactive role in patient/family education and patient/family satisfaction in the practice setting
Assumes personal accountability to enhance the patient experience by using high quality, patient satisfaction-directed interactions/tools/activities in the execution of duties
Always interacts with patients and families in a compassionate and respectful manner, at all times
Participates in training of staff, students, and residents; and as requested by Department Chair, Pediatric Surgery Division Chief, supervisors, mentors, and provides education on areas of expertise
UNLV Health will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.
If you have any questions about our interview and hiring procedures, please contact Recruitment at healthjobs@medicine.unlv.edu [healthjobs@medicine.unlv.edu] .
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master's degree and must possess or be eligible for licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Nevada. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.
Market context
In Nevada, advanced-practice oncology roles are typically driven by ongoing demand for clinicians who can manage complex cancer care and support growing patient volumes. These positions are competitive because employers usually require an M.D. or D.O., board certification or eligibility in Oncology or Hematology/Oncology, plus an unrestricted Nevada license and DEA registration before start. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure and board status before applying.