Nurse Practitioner - Bariatrics Owensboro

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

In collaboration with a physician, the Nurse Practitioner diagnoses and treats certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations. The position is in the Bariatrics department of Owensboro Health Medical Group in Owensboro, Kentucky, and works under direct supervision. The scheduled work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM–2:00 PM. This is a full-time position at 1.0 FTE, or 80 hours per pay period.

The role obtains patient histories and performs assessments, orders and interprets diagnostic studies, and may provide preventative assessments, screenings, immunizations, and care. It provides direct treatment and management through prescriptive authority or referrals, and counsels and educates patients and their families or caregivers. Care is delivered in a way that supports age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision-making, and self-determination. The role also documents assessments and care plans accurately and promptly, and may coordinate patient registration functions.

The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to act appropriately in a stressful environment. No prior work experience is required. A master’s degree or higher in Nursing and the specified Kentucky nursing licenses and national certification are required upon hire.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license and eligibility to practice nursing in Kentucky required upon hire.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in Kentucky required upon hire.
• National certification required upon hire from one of the listed organizations: NPCB, AACCN, NCCCOGN, PNCB, ANCC, or NCC as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• No work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories and perform assessments through observation, interview, and examination.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies.
• May perform preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations, and care.
• Provide direct treatment and management of health conditions through prescriptive authority or referral to healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsel and educate patients and their families or caregivers about preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
• Provide care that promotes age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision-making, and the right to self-determination.
• Document assessments and patient care plans accurately and in a timely manner.
• May coordinate registration functions, including collecting and entering demographic, insurance, and employer information and collecting co-payments.
• Support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; follow organizational policies and procedures; and act consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

What This Job Offers

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