About this opportunity
Digestive Care Specialists LLC lists this Nurse Practitioner CRNP opportunity in germantown, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Seeking a Nurse Practitioner who will work collaboratively with registered dietitian, and medical providers, to provide comprehensive care to gastroenterology patients and patients seeking to lose weight and improve their health. The Nurse Practitioner will perform medical consultations, develop treatment plan, and provide follow-up care. Ensure weight loss patients receive personalized and effective weight management solutions. Daytime in-patient rounds.
nRoles and Responsibilities:
nConduct physical examinations and assess the health status of gastroenterology patients and patients seeking weight loss treatment.
nOrder and interpret lab results when appropriate
nPrescribe disease specific medications for gastroenterology patients
nManage FDA-approved obesity medications for patients.
nDevelop and implement medical management plans for patients to include nutritional counseling for weight loss patients
nProvide education and counseling on weight management strategies, disease prevention, and health promotion to patients.
nMonitor and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress and response to interventions.
nMaintain accurate and detailed medical records of patients’ treatment plans and progress.
nStay abreast of the latest developments in diagnosis and treatment of gastric diseases, weight management, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles
nConduct daily in-patient rounds to assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions, ensuring high-quality continuity of care.
nCandidate Requirements and Skills:
nCurrent licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in MD.
nBoard certification in family practice and/or obesity medicine is preferred.
nStrong clinical skills with the ability to assess, diagnose, and treat medical disease, obesity and related conditions.
nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on motivating and educating patients.
nComputer literacy and excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
nSpanish speaking a plus
nFlexible work from home options available.
Worksite address
germantown, MD, 20875, US
Who can apply
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