Mandatory COVID-19 guideline:

As of March 15th, 2022, all onsite JSH employees must have received the necessary doses to complete the COVID-19 vaccine series (i.e., one dose of a single-dose vaccine or all doses of a multiple vaccine series) or have been granted a qualifying exemption, or are identified as having a temporary delay as recommended by the CDC. New hires also will be required to comply with this requirement before working onsite at any JSH facility.

Responsible for providing health care to patients and families, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education and counseling. Works collaboratively with multi-disciplinary care team.

• Performs and documents medical, physical, psychosocial and nutritional assessment on both new and established patients
• Obtain and review medical history
• Order and review appropriate diagnostic testing
• Evaluate patients for undiagnosed obesity related co-morbidities that may impact their overall health and/or participation in weight management treatment options.
• Evaluates for and initiates specialist consults as deemed appropriate
• Provides appropriate treatment for any complication related to weight management interventions
• Assume responsibility for prescribing FDA approved appetite suppressants and other weight loss medications
• Provide preventative medication counseling, monitor for treatment progress and potential treatment side effects
• Coordinates patient follow-up, reviews and communicates results from labs and other diagnostic studies, provides prescription refills
• Participate in multi-disciplinary care team reviews for patients in weight loss program

Required Skills

Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.

Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.

Maintains standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.

Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.

Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.

Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.

Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.

Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.

Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.

Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and/or standards from other accrediting bodies, such as The Joint Commission, Rural Health, and Center for Medicare Services.

Required Experience

Minimum Education: Graduate of an approved advance practice nursing program

Work Experience: Previous experience in Family or Internal Medicine preferred. Previous NP/PA experience required.

Required License/ Certification/Registration: Current Kentucky or Multi-State License. Basic Life Support Certification. DEA license as required by department. Must be eligible for or board certified by the appropriate governing body

Skills:

• Demonstrated exceptional and effective collaborative partnership and communication style with both patients and staff
• Experience with EKG interpretation
• Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information
• Able to use EHR

Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.

Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.

Maintains standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.

Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.

Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.

Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.

Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.

Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.

Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.

Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and/or standards from other accrediting bodies, such as The Joint Commission, Rural Health, and Center for Medicare Services.