Nurse Practitioner APRN APN NP - Bariatric

Your future role at a glance

• Specialty:Advanced Practice Provider - Bariatric
• Subspecialty Interest:Weight Management, Bariatric, General Surgery
• Schedule: Clinic hours Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - 3 days per week
• Call Schedule:None
• Practice Detail:Busy general surgery practice specializing in bariatric and weight management
• EMR System:Athena
• Facility:St. Vincent Meridian Surgery
• Location:Carmel, Indiana

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension St. Vincent to provide medical services to patients.

Responsibilities:

In collaboration with a physician, provide for the expansion of individualized primary healthcare services by diagnosing and treating certain acute or chronic health conditions.
* Obtain patient history and perform assessment via observation, interview and examination. Order, perform and interpret diagnostic studies. Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunization and patient care.
* Provide direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
* Counsel and educate patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
* Document delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.

About Carmel
• The City of Carmel is a fast-growing, economically-thriving city located in Hamilton County on Indianapolis' northern border.
• Carmel was ranked by Niche as Carmel the #1 Best Suburb to Live in America and #1 Best Place to Live in Indiana in 2019. It is consistently ranked among top places to live for families, singles, children, senior citizens and veterans based on low crime rates, low cost of living, excellent schools, availability of high paying jobs and appreciation of community amenities such as arts, culture, parks and recreational opportunities.
• Carmel has something for everyone. Take in music, theater and dance performances at the Palladium, the Tarkington and the Studio Theater at The Center for the Performing Arts.
• Shop the upscale Clay Terrace Lifestyle Mall and the trendy Carmel Arts & Design District.
• Hike, bike or roller blade along the beautiful Monon Trail and enjoy golfing at Plum Creek Golf Club or Prairie View Golf Club.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or mor of the following required:
  • Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician
    Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Physician Assistant credentialed from the Indiana Physician Assistant Committee obtained prior to
    hire date or job transfer date.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience preferred.