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Looking for a FT Bariatric Coordinator

Schedule: M-F Day

Department: Surgery Outpatient

(Must be a Registered Dietitian)

Responsible for the nutritional care of UPHS patients in the Surgical Obesity Program. As a member of the Surgical Obesity team, coordinates the nutritional and clinical processes related to the surgical intervention. Takes leadership role in development and implementation of the surgical obesity program including; development of best practice nutrition protocols for surgical obesity, develops and provides advanced level, comprehensive nutrition education programs for patients both individually and through support groups. Works collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers in the department of surgery and the Weight and Eating Disorders Program. Functions as a professional consultant to the physician to assure cost-effective, high quality and current nutrition practices for this specialized patient population. Performs nutrition assessments, develops specialized nutrition care plans and performs ongoing reassessments of nutritional status and nutrition interventions. Maintains comprehensive knowledgebase in medical nutrition therapy with an emphasis in Surgical Obesity Management. Evaluates, interprets and applies result of research to practice and the delivery of patient care services. Participates in the development of research–based policies/procedure and practice guidelines. Is expected to present lectures or publications regarding specialized nutrition care within UPHS, local, state and national meetings. Development of nutrition education materials for the Bariatric Surgery Program. Provide individual nutrition counseling to adolescents and other patients as needed. Participate in medical weight management for patients prior to insurance approval of bariatric surgery. Precepts dietetic students and master level Registered Dietitians and acts as a mentor for these students as a subject matter expert in the area of bariatric nutrition.

Summary:

Responsible for the coordination and continuity in the clinical and administrative care of the bariatric surgery patients. Assists in the program development, managing the accreditation process, ensuring continuous compliance with MBSAQIP Standards, maintaining pathways and protocols, patient education, monitoring outcomes data and collection, quality improvement initiatives, and the education of relevant staff with a focus on metabolic and bariatric patient safety. Supports the development of written protocols and education of nursing staff and other health care team members to minimize delays in the diagnosis and treatment of serious adverse events. Serves as a liaison between the facility and all bariatric surgeons and health care team members who care for bariatric surgery patients and works in conjunction with the UPHS Bariatric Program staff to create consistency across entities for safe practices and protocols for safe outcomes for patients. Works closely with all hospital staff who care for the bariatric patients, including the inpatient clinical dietitians, assuring that care delivered to patients is timely while ensuring best outcomes. Responsible for the nutritional care of bariatric surgery patients. Assesses the nutritional status of patients, develops and recommends nutrition care plans, providing nutrition education and performs ongoing follow up and reassessment of nutrition interventions. Precepts dietetic interns during clinical outpatient rotations. Manages the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Reviewer and Bariatric Surgery Out-patient Dietitian

Responsibilities:

• Manages accreditation process to ensure that the program meets expectations established by MBSAQIP Standards and other governing agencies.

• Ensures that all policies and procedures that guide and support the bariatric surgery program provide best outcomes and are utilized by staff. Actively participates and is present at every MBSAQIP site survey.

• Collaborates with the MBS Director, clinical staff and other physicians in the development of policies and protocols which are evidence based to ensure safe outcomes for patients.

• Responsible for the oversight of the data collection process for the MBSAQIP Data Registry ensuring that data input by the MBS Reviewer is timely and accurate.

• Serves as the liaison between the facility, bariatric surgeons and staff and the general surgeons providing call coverage.

• Implements and maintains effective staff education that adheres to best practice guidelines and performance outcomes. Ensures an ongoing education program for the bariatric surgery team and all relevant staff is established and maintained to ensure a basic understanding of metabolic and bariatric surgeries performed at the center, including the risks and benefits for all procedures, signs and symptoms of postoperative complications, safe patient transfer and mobilization and sensitivity training to prevent weight bias

• In collaboration with the MBS Director submits timely and complete Annual Compliance Reports

• Provides oversight for the bariatric surgery support groups ensuring that a licensed health care supervises the sessions and topics discussed are relevant for this population.

• Collaborates with the MBS Director and all team members in quality improvement initiatives to ensure safe, efficacious and high-quality care is provided to each patient at all times.

• Ensures that the facility, equipment, and furniture accommodate all prospective metabolic and bariatric patients who are within the weight limits established by the MBS Committee.

• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures

• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Credentials:

+ Licensed Dietitian (LD); Registered Dietitian (RD) (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

+ Bachelor's Degree Nutrition and 3+ years Clinical experience and experience developing, planning and implementing programs (Required)

+ Master's Degree Healthcare or management related field (Preferred)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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