Nurse Practitioner - Bariatric Medicine

Franciscan Alliance • Dyer, IN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner to join a well-established Bariatric program with an experienced, cohesive team at our Franciscan Midwest Bariatric Institute located in Dyer, IN. Our bariatric facilities have earned the Center of Excellence designation from the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, as well as the Blue Distinction Center Plus designation. The ideal candidate will have a background in ER, Surgery, or ICU with a strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. The candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills and will need to work collaboratively with physicians and staff members to ensure the delivery of the highest quality of patient care. The role involves managing both pre/post-surgical bariatric patients and lifetime bariatric patients, assisting the surgeon on clinic days with patient care management throughout their weight loss journey. The average outpatient volume is 16 patients per day. The position also includes participation and facilitation of support group and educational classes, with strong mentorship opportunities within the robust bariatric surgical practice.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Required
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Nationally Recognized Certification - Required
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association Per Job Setting Required
• Background in ER, Surgery, or ICU with strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and staff members

Nice To Haves

• Bariatric training preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage both pre/post-surgical bariatric patients & lifetime bariatric patients
• Assist surgeon on clinic days with the care management of patients at all spectrums of weight loss journey
• Participation and facilitation of support group & educational classes

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid malpractice
• 27 days of Permitted Time Off plus five additional paid days for CME with annual stipend
• Full benefits package, including health, life, dental, vision and legal insurance
• Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), 401(a)
• Short- and Long-Term Own Occupation Disability
• Customized marketing support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level