Weight Loss & Obesity Medicine Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

Med-Care Providers is a patient-centered medical practice committed to delivering high-quality primary and specialty care across Nevada. We combine clinical excellence with innovative care models, including in-office, telehealth, and community-based services. Our mission is to improve the health and quality of life of our patients by combining innovative medical treatments with compassionate, personalized care. We foster a collaborative environment where providers and staff are empowered to deliver exceptional care while continuing to grow professionally.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Medical Weight Loss
  • 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
• Obesity Medicine

  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
• Medication Management
  • 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
  • Provide patient education regarding medication use
• Lifestyle Medicine
  • 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
• Body Composition & Metabolic Monitoring
  • 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
• Diagnostic & Laboratory Evaluation
  • 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
• Patient Education
  • Educate patients regarding:
    • Healthy nutrition
    • Portion control
    • Physical activity
    • Medication adherence
    • Long-term weight maintenance
    • Disease prevention
    • Lifestyle modifications
• Documentation
  • 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

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)

Preferred Qualifications

• 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