Cure 4
We are seeking passionate
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
to join the growing multidisciplinary care team at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, Nevada's premier childhood cancer and rare disease center. The positions include:
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Pediatric Adolescent/Young Adult Benign Hematology
This is an exceptional opportunity to bring your passion and expertise to the fight against childhood cancer and rare diseases while also enjoying an active lifestyle outside of work.
Are you a nurse practitioner who absolutely thrives on being part of an accountable team? Can you dedicate yourself to being part of a team serving the needs of children and their families? Do you bring the highest standards of integrity and professionalism to your team? Do you thrive in an environment where you are valued and appreciated for who you are, and how hard you work, and for that something special you bring to the teams you choose to work with? This is a role that requires a multi-disciplinary team approach to solving problems and patient challenges. The primary goal is to bring the best patient care and experience to the children in this region.
Located in our state-of-the‑art facility at 1 Breakthrough Way in the heart of beautiful Summerlin on the Roseman University of Health Sciences campus, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K) achieves the extraordinary with a model of success based on transformative innovation. We are one team with one vision and one mission centered around clinical excellence and compassionate care. As a 501(c)3 tax‑exempt organization, we are committed to being a new kind of healthcare organization; one that blends the best of what corporate healthcare, education, and research have to offer with the generosity and spirit of charity. This hybrid model allows us to perform like a traditional healthcare facility in terms of best practices yet also allows us to create a uniquely family‑centered patient experience. Our Charity Care Program ensures that those without medical insurance or who are unable to pay for services still receive the treatment they deserve.
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation was selected in 2019, 2021, and 2022 (ranking #1 in our category) as one of the nation's
Best Nonprofit Organizations To Work For
by The Best Companies Group in its annual nationwide survey, and was included in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest‑growing companies in America in 2018.
C4K offers competitive salaries along with a robust benefits package. Las Vegas offers an exceptional quality of life, an average of 300 days of sunshine a year, a strong local economy, and a low cost of living compared with other major U.S. cities. In addition to its reputation for nightlife, suburban Las Vegas offers a variety of family‑oriented communities along with world‑class cultural institutions, some of the best restaurants in the world, year‑round recreational opportunities, and access to a multitude of state and national parks including the Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Valley of Fire, and Yosemite. Skiing and snowboarding are just an hour's drive away in the Spring Mountains.
SUMMARY The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients. Working independently and collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers, the Nurse Practitioner delivers comprehensive, patient‑centered care in accordance with state licensure, scope of practice, and organizational policies. This is a salaried‑exempt, full‑time position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Functions as an extension of our physicians and adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
Prepares, administers, prescribes, and documents medications and therapies according to established policies and procedures.
Performs procedures, following successful completion of required competencies, including bone marrow aspirations, lumbar punctures, joint aspirations, and skin biopsies, with or without sedation and/or chemotherapy administration, and monitors patient progress.
Performs direct hospital admissions with local hospitals, discusses end‑of‑life preferences, and consults with sub‑specialties as appropriate.
Timely and proactively performs discharge planning; discharges patients and ensures appropriate follow‑up arrangements.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare team members.
Handles triage calls and provides updates to the primary physician and/or nurse practitioner regarding patient status.
Participates in organizational quality improvement initiatives.
Participates in meetings and complies with communication policies to foster effective working relationships and reduce variation in practice patterns.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records (EMR).
Adhere to evidence‑based practice standards, organizational policies, and applicable laws.
Comply with all Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws and policies, rules, and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY The Nurse Practitioner does not provide direct supervision but acts as a leader to provide direction and support to clinical team members, specifically the nursing department.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Active Nevada State Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license
Active Board Certification
Five (5) years of nursing experience
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years Pediatric Oncology experience
Certified Pediatric Oncology (CPON)/Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology (CPHON) attained or within one year of hire.
Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) Chemotherapy Certification within one year of hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to educate other health care professionals.
Ability to work in a multi‑disciplinary team, ensures that other departments and services are included in the healthcare plan.
Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions under pressure.
Manage priorities, workflow, multitask, and remain calm under emergency situations.
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline.
Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, utilize hand, and finger dexterity.
Frequently required to reach, bend and grasp.
Occasionally required to push, pull, and lift 15 pounds.
LANGUAGE SKILLS English.
CURE 4 THE KIDS FOUNDATION PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFICATION.
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
to join the growing multidisciplinary care team at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, Nevada's premier childhood cancer and rare disease center. The positions include:
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Pediatric Adolescent/Young Adult Benign Hematology
This is an exceptional opportunity to bring your passion and expertise to the fight against childhood cancer and rare diseases while also enjoying an active lifestyle outside of work.
Are you a nurse practitioner who absolutely thrives on being part of an accountable team? Can you dedicate yourself to being part of a team serving the needs of children and their families? Do you bring the highest standards of integrity and professionalism to your team? Do you thrive in an environment where you are valued and appreciated for who you are, and how hard you work, and for that something special you bring to the teams you choose to work with? This is a role that requires a multi-disciplinary team approach to solving problems and patient challenges. The primary goal is to bring the best patient care and experience to the children in this region.
Located in our state-of-the‑art facility at 1 Breakthrough Way in the heart of beautiful Summerlin on the Roseman University of Health Sciences campus, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K) achieves the extraordinary with a model of success based on transformative innovation. We are one team with one vision and one mission centered around clinical excellence and compassionate care. As a 501(c)3 tax‑exempt organization, we are committed to being a new kind of healthcare organization; one that blends the best of what corporate healthcare, education, and research have to offer with the generosity and spirit of charity. This hybrid model allows us to perform like a traditional healthcare facility in terms of best practices yet also allows us to create a uniquely family‑centered patient experience. Our Charity Care Program ensures that those without medical insurance or who are unable to pay for services still receive the treatment they deserve.
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation was selected in 2019, 2021, and 2022 (ranking #1 in our category) as one of the nation's
Best Nonprofit Organizations To Work For
by The Best Companies Group in its annual nationwide survey, and was included in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest‑growing companies in America in 2018.
C4K offers competitive salaries along with a robust benefits package. Las Vegas offers an exceptional quality of life, an average of 300 days of sunshine a year, a strong local economy, and a low cost of living compared with other major U.S. cities. In addition to its reputation for nightlife, suburban Las Vegas offers a variety of family‑oriented communities along with world‑class cultural institutions, some of the best restaurants in the world, year‑round recreational opportunities, and access to a multitude of state and national parks including the Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Valley of Fire, and Yosemite. Skiing and snowboarding are just an hour's drive away in the Spring Mountains.
SUMMARY The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients. Working independently and collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers, the Nurse Practitioner delivers comprehensive, patient‑centered care in accordance with state licensure, scope of practice, and organizational policies. This is a salaried‑exempt, full‑time position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Functions as an extension of our physicians and adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
Prepares, administers, prescribes, and documents medications and therapies according to established policies and procedures.
Performs procedures, following successful completion of required competencies, including bone marrow aspirations, lumbar punctures, joint aspirations, and skin biopsies, with or without sedation and/or chemotherapy administration, and monitors patient progress.
Performs direct hospital admissions with local hospitals, discusses end‑of‑life preferences, and consults with sub‑specialties as appropriate.
Timely and proactively performs discharge planning; discharges patients and ensures appropriate follow‑up arrangements.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare team members.
Handles triage calls and provides updates to the primary physician and/or nurse practitioner regarding patient status.
Participates in organizational quality improvement initiatives.
Participates in meetings and complies with communication policies to foster effective working relationships and reduce variation in practice patterns.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records (EMR).
Adhere to evidence‑based practice standards, organizational policies, and applicable laws.
Comply with all Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws and policies, rules, and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY The Nurse Practitioner does not provide direct supervision but acts as a leader to provide direction and support to clinical team members, specifically the nursing department.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Active Nevada State Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license
Active Board Certification
Five (5) years of nursing experience
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years Pediatric Oncology experience
Certified Pediatric Oncology (CPON)/Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology (CPHON) attained or within one year of hire.
Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) Chemotherapy Certification within one year of hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to educate other health care professionals.
Ability to work in a multi‑disciplinary team, ensures that other departments and services are included in the healthcare plan.
Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions under pressure.
Manage priorities, workflow, multitask, and remain calm under emergency situations.
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline.
Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, utilize hand, and finger dexterity.
Frequently required to reach, bend and grasp.
Occasionally required to push, pull, and lift 15 pounds.
LANGUAGE SKILLS English.
CURE 4 THE KIDS FOUNDATION PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFICATION.
#J-18808-Ljbffr