Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job Description

Our client is currently seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to deliver acute care services for patients of all ages in Elko, NV. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies and have previous experience in acute care settings. Pediatric experience is preferred but not required.

Join our team and become part of a dynamic healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality acute care services to the community of Elko, NV.

• Provide comprehensive acute care services to patients across the lifespan, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Conduct thorough physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe appropriate medications and treatments.
• Educate patients and their families about their health conditions, treatment options, and preventive care measures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and follow-up care.
• Adhere to established clinical protocols, standards of practice, and regulatory guidelines to ensure the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education programs, and interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

• Weekdays with occasional half days on weekends. Every other weekend schedule provided.

• Master's degree or higher.
• 1+ years of experience in any of the following:
  Acute Care, Long‑Term Acute Care (LTAC), or Critical Care.