RN, Weight Loss Program, PRN

Company: Ardent Health Services
Location: Tulsa
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Overview

Who We Are

Hillcrest Medical Center, the flagship hospital of Hillcrest Health Care System, is a 620-bed hospital among Oklahoma's most widely respected and acclaimed hospitals, offering extraordinary care and a multitude of services in many areas including Oklahoma's largest dedicated heart hospital.

After meeting our leadership team, you will learn how our Weight Loss Program within the HELP unit is powered by our purpose of caring for people our patients, their families and one another. With great nurse-to-patient ratios and a strong clinical support team, we offer great learning opportunities to grow your career, while doing what you love most caring for people. If you meet the minimum requirements below, enjoy work that is valued, has purpose and you want to join our team please apply today.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

The RN, Weight Loss Program is a member of a multidisciplinary team that provides clients with a medically-supervised weight loss program.

The successful candidate will:

* Ensure adherance to the HMR Weight Management program guidelines
* Perform patient assessments and pre-screen to determine contraindications for participation
* Evaluate medical or social factors with potential to negatively impact patient compliance
* Participate in introductory patient teaching to reinforce meal replacement prescription, side effects of dieting, and program procedures
* Perform weekly patient evaluations through interview and physical assessment (BPs, labs, EKGs, etc.)
* Regulary review charts and lab data to provide timely intervention as necessary to promote patient safety and compliance
* Schedule patient clinical evaluations and exams
* Communicate effectively and demonstrate ability to assess and interpret data as related to Risk Identification Reporting and Medication Variance Reporting

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

* 1-3 years of Nursing experience preferred
* Oklahoma or multistate RN license required
* ADN required, BSN preferred
* BLS / ACLS required
* Position requires fluency in English language to function in job environment appropriately
* Good interpersonal, communication, team-work, and customer service skills
* Strong organizational, problem-solving and follow-through skills
* Ability to multi-task constantly

What We Offer

* Competitive pay
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* 401k with Company match
* Company paid basic life insurance and long term disability coverage
* Generous paid time off, including an additional extended illness bank
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Advancement and career development opportunities

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