Desert Regional Center Medical Director

Background
The State of Nevada Purchasing Division, on behalf of The Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Disability Service Division is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide Medical Director services for the Desert Regional Medical Center located at 1391 S. Jones Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89146 as described in the scope of work and attachments. The State intends to award one (1) contract in conjunction with this Request for Proposals (RFP), as determined in the best interests of the State. The Aging and Disability Division shall administer contract(s) resulting from this solicitation.

Work Details
The Medical Director for the Desert Regional Center Intermediate Care Facility (DRC ICF) located at 1391 S. Jones Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89146 shall oversee the mandatory health care requirements of DRC ICF staff and persons served, which include:
- Providing pre-employment physicals
- Medical clearance for staff to work at the ICF
- Feedback on infection control measures being implemented
- Monitoring general health care and safety needs for all individuals residing at the ICF
- Providing a copy of current Nevada Medical License and Laboratory Director’s License showing good standing
- Completing all paperwork as required by Nevada Medicaid federal regulations and policies
- Abiding by Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance (HCQC) rules and regulations found in NRS 449 and NAC 449
- Performing clinic responsibilities such as providing physical assessments of persons served, treatment orders and prescriptions for the persons served
- Reviewing and following up on consultations and laboratory and consultation reports
- Providing annual recertification assessments as required by CMS
- Providing feedback to the nurses regarding treatment plans and findings
- Following-up and providing feedback to the nurses regarding treatments and outcomes
- Professional consultation(s) with physicians, psychiatrists, medical and nursing personnel
- Attending meetings as needed for administrative and clinical issues.

Period of Performance
The resulting contract(s) are expected to be for a contract term of four years, subject to the Board of Examiners’ approval.

Place of Performance
Desert Regional Medical Center located at 1391 S. Jones Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89146