Registered Nurse Advanced Practice / APRN - Medical Weight Loss Clinic

Why choose Journey Clinic? We’re one of the nation’s top weight loss programs for a reason, with specialists in both medical and surgical weight loss, who can help you find the right approach for your unique needs, and guide you every step of the way, from the clinic to the hospital to your home. Because wellness is not just a destination – wellness is a journey. Norman Regional Health System’s Journey Clinic is an accredited bariatric hospital. https://www.journeyclinic.com

• Provides assessment, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for the medical management of patients.
• Responsible for planning and promoting all elements of medical weight loss in conjunction with the Journey Clinic group.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the disease processes and practices associated with the holistic approach to weight loss and weight management.
• Responsible for the development of positive professional relationships with physicians and peers and healers.
• Evaluates patient and obtains pertinent information for the diagnosis and treatment of the medical problem
• Reviews patient medical records, interviews and obtains pertinent information for medical history, family history, physical and clinical assessment, laboratory and radiologic data.
• Provides the appropriate examination of the patient and properly assesses current or chronic illnesses/conditions
• Administers diagnosis, educates patient and family members as appropriate, orders further treatment and testing as necessary, manages medication usage and provides continuity of care during acute and chronic phases of illness
• Demonstrates proficiency in the knowledge of diseases and associated medical problems.
• Documents appropriately in the EMR and completes all necessary forms and correspondence for proper patient care in a timely manner.
• Documents all patient encounters (in person and by telephone) in the EMR in a timely manner.
• Documents patient and family education, providing per quality measurement guidelines. (e.g.. Electronic transmission via patient portal, utilization of education sources linked to the EMR.)
• Follows clinic policy and procedures regarding sample and stock medications.
• Completes charges by the end of the day locks notes within one week.
• Actively supports and promotes the shared mission of Norman Regional Health System to achieve strategic goals.
• Participates in NRHS and community programs and events related to medical weight loss and/or Journey Clinic. Provide blog naratives for both promotion of Norman Regional Health System and Journey clinic supporting healthy living goals around nurtrion and the disease of obesity.
• In the course of providing excellent patient care, routinely orders test and referrals with NRHS strategic initiatives in mind.
• Staff clinic day as needed to see existing and new medical weight patients for Journey Clinic at Health@Well and/or Norman 9’s clinical space.
• Performs all job-related duties as assigned.

Education

• Master’s degree from a Nurse Practitioner Program

Experience

• Medical office experience preferred
• Knowledge of the disease of obesity a plus
• Experience in the treatment and knowledge of diabetes, hypertension, and other comorbidities of the disease of obesity is a plus

(Above requirements can be met by equivalent combination of education and experience)

Focus/Specialty

• Family/Individual Across the Life Span; APRN-CNP; Adult-Gerontological preferred

Licensure/Certification

• Current Oklahoma Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License.
• Specialty Certification Preferred.

Compensation/Benefits

• $48.20-$78.73/hr depending on previous work experience.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.