Weight Management Team, Nurse Practitioner

About the role

The Weight Management Advanced Practice Clinician will evaluate and treat patients in the medical weight loss program at ChristianaCare's Center for Metabolic Health and Bariatric Surgery. This role involves working closely with the bariatric surgery team to provide postoperative care as needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in the medical weight loss program
• Collaborate with registered dietitians, exercise physiologists, clinical psychologists, and case managers
• Work in partnership with the bariatric surgery team to provide postoperative care
• Provide support through the latest personalized weight loss treatments including lifestyle changes, weight loss medications, and meal replacement products
• Participate in weekly administrative tasks as part of the schedule

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing
• Maintain state licensure as a registered nurse and as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• Hold national certification by an approved certifying agency as a Nurse Practitioner
• Have prescriptive authority from state and federal authorities
• Experience as an APRN is preferred

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a high volume of patients

Skills

• Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Effective problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Generous CME Time and Allowance
• Substantial PTO plus 12-Week Fully Paid, Protected Parental Leave
• Opportunities for career growth
• 403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with Employer Match

Pay

$111,632.00 - $141,534.00 annually

Schedule

Full-time, Monday – Friday, day shift 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Location

Located at the Wilmington campus