Weight Loss & Obesity Medicine Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

Med-Care Providers•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Weight Loss & Obesity Medicine Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, prescribe evidence-based pharmacologic therapies, monitor patient progress, and educate patients on achieving sustainable weight loss. The ideal candidate is passionate about preventive medicine, obesity management, metabolic health, and improving patients' overall wellness.

Requirements

Active Nevada APRN License
National Board Certification (FNP, AGNP, Adult NP, or Adult-Gerontology NP)
Current DEA Registration or eligibility to obtain
Current BLS Certification
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Nice To Haves

Experience in Medical Weight Loss
Experience in Obesity Medicine
Experience prescribing GLP-1 receptor agonists
Knowledge of obesity treatment guidelines
Experience counseling patients on nutrition and exercise
Experience interpreting metabolic laboratory testing
Experience with body composition analysis
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive medical weight loss consultations
Obtain detailed medical, dietary, and lifestyle histories
Develop individualized weight management plans
Establish realistic patient goals
Monitor treatment progress through scheduled follow-up visits
Adjust treatment plans based on clinical response
Evaluate and manage patients with: Obesity, Overweight, Metabolic Syndrome, Prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Insulin Resistance, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), Obesity-related comorbidities
Prescribe and manage FDA-approved obesity medications, including: Wegovy® (Semaglutide), Ozempic®, Mounjaro® (Tirzepatide), Zepbound®, Saxenda®, Rybelsus®, Contrave®, Qsymia®, Phentermine (when appropriate), Other evidence-based anti-obesity therapies
Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, and long-term outcomes while providing patient education regarding medication use.
Provide individualized nutrition counseling
Develop exercise recommendations
Counsel patients on behavioral modification
Promote healthy sleep habits
Address stress management strategies
Encourage long-term lifestyle changes to support sustained weight loss
Perform body composition assessments
Track weight, BMI, body fat percentage, and lean muscle mass
Review metabolic laboratory studies
Monitor treatment outcomes
Utilize objective measurements to guide clinical decisions
Order and interpret laboratory testing, including: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Complete Blood Count (CBC), Hemoglobin A1c, Lipid Panel, Thyroid Function Tests, Insulin Levels, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Iron Studies, Hormonal testing when clinically indicated
Educate patients regarding: Healthy nutrition, Portion control, Physical activity, Medication adherence, Long-term weight maintenance, Disease prevention, Lifestyle modifications
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Complete patient notes in accordance with organizational standards
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and payer documentation requirements