Nurse Practitioner - Bariatrics Owensboro

Owensborohealth

Owensboro (KY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Owensboro Health Medical Group seeks a highly qualified nurse practitioner to diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions in collaboration with a physician. The role emphasizes patient history, assessment, and evidence-based care within a supportive team.

The position requires MD-level collaboration, Kentucky RN/APRN licensure, and national certifications. It offers a Monday-Thursday 8AM-4:30PM schedule with weekend requirements listed as N/A and a strong focus on patient education and

Qualifications

Master's degree in Nursing required upon hire.
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Responsibilities

Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies.
Provides counseling and education of patients and families concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.

Skills

Critical thinking

Under supervision

Work well under stress

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

RN license Kentucky

APRN license Kentucky

NPCB certification

AACCN certification

NCCCOGN certification

PNCB certification

ANCC certification

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification

Job description

Weekend Requirements: N/A | Work Hours: Monday-Thursday 8AM - 4:30PM, Friday 8AM - 2:00PM | Status: Full Time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Medical Group | Department: Bariatrics Owensboro

Job Summary

In collaboration with a physician, diagnoses and treats certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations.

Job Responsibilities

Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies.
May be required to perform preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations, and care.
Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
Provides care in the context of promoting age and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision- making, and the right to self-determination.
Provides accurate and timely documentation of assessment and patient care plan.
May coordinate the registration functions including collecting and entering demographic, insurance, employer information, and co-payments.

Skills and Attributes

Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Works under direct supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Position Requirements

Work Experience
No experience required.
Education
Master's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire
Licensure/Certification/Registration
RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire AND
APRN - Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND
APRN - National certification from National Practitioner Certification Board (NPCB) required upon hire OR
APRN - National certification from American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACCN) required upon hire OR
APRN - National certification for the Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing Specialties (NCCCOGN) required upon hire OR
APRN - National certification from Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) required upon hire OR
APRN - National certification from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) required upon hire OR
APRN - National certification as Neonatal Nurse Practitioner from National Certification Corporation (NCC) required upon hire

Organizational Responsibilities

Supports Owensboro Health's Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.

The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: (Clinical-Office/Clinic)