Wellness Program Consultant jobs in Norfolk, VA

About The Role:

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner in the Chesapeake, VA area. The NP is expected to provide appropriate oversight of our weight loss program in accordance with state regulations and standard of care. NP will be under medical director's supervision.

What You'll Do:

• Perform in-person assessments of existing patients and new patient candidates for weight loss medicine.
• Perform patient background assessments.
• Perform patient physicals as necessary.
• Write orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests.
• Administer medications as necessary.
• Review laboratory and other diagnostic test results and implement modifications in care as necessary.
• Initiate, document and communicate a plan of care tailored to each individual patient.
• Undertake/ensure follow-up and recurring appointments to support each patient.
• Document all activity in EMR. Adequate typing skills are required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Virginia State and current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in Virginia State.
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Active DEA certification for prescribing controlled substances.
• Applicants must have their own malpractice insurance.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner at a physician practice or in a clinical setting.
• Experience in weight management, and/or obesity medicine is preferred though not required.
• Knowledge of new weight loss medicines and their clinical applications is preferred though not required.
• Understanding of endocrine systems as they pertain to weight management is a plus.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Multiple locations