Nurse Practitioner; Nutrition

This Nurse Practitioner will provide services to patients and families in the Nutrition and Weight Management Clinic in accordance with established organizational policies and professional standards. Performs in collaboration and supervision of the physician, diagnostic and therapeutic tasks to allow the physician to extend his/her services through the more effective use of the physician assistant's knowledge in the sphere of decision making required to establish a diagnosis and plan therapy. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on her/his assigned clinical area. Performs duties to provide the highest level of patient care and maximize patient satisfaction. Reports to the Nutrition and Weight Management lead advanced Practitioner. Previous experience in bariatrics and/or nutrition preferred. Work is typically performed in an outpatient clinical environment. Education Master's Degree – Nurse Practitioner (Required) Certification(s) and License(s) Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN_State of Pennsylvania; Certified Nurse Practitioner – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body. Skills Patient Rights Clinical Policies and Standards Patient Assessment and Care Care Management Knowledge Patient Safety Health Information Documentation Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our Benefits We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage. #J-18808-Ljbffr Geisinger