"Alerted.org

What We Offer

The Bariatric Program Coordinator works under the direction of the Surgical Institute leader. They assist in center development, managing the accreditation process and ensuring continuous compliance with MBSAQIP requirements, maintaining relevant policies and procedures, patient education, outcomes data collection, quality improvement efforts, and education of relevant staff in the various aspects of the metabolic and bariatric surgery patient with a focus on patient safety. The MBS Coordinator supports the development of written protocols and education of nurses detailing the rapid communication and basic response to critical vital signs that is specifically required to minimize delays in the diagnosis and treatment of serious adverse events. The MBS Coordinator serves as the liaison between the facility and all surgeons performing metabolic and bariatric surgery at the center and any general surgeon providing call coverage. The MBS Coordinator assists in maintaining the documentation of the call schedule provided by all covering surgeons. The MBS Coordinator works closely with the MBS Clinical Reviewer to ensure timely and accurate data collection.

Responsibilities

+ Functions as the clinical resource for all team members participating in the care of bariatric surgical patients.

+ Maintaining accreditation compliance and serves as the facility resource for all departments participating in the care of the bariatric surgical patient.

+ Assist departments with developing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accreditation standards

+ Coordinates the MBSAQIP required education for the appropriate team members to include: bariatric sensitivity training, signs and symptoms of postoperative complications, and patient transfer and mobilization.

+ Completes annual department competencies Completes department and hospital mandatory education requirements.

+ Work closely with MBS Director and MBS Clinical Reviewer to evaluate bariatric dashboard and data registry reports to identify opportunities for quality improvement.

Qualifications

+ Education:

+ 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. Licensed or registered health care professional

+ 2 Year / Associate Degree, required.

+ Experience:

+ Min of three years experience in the care of bariatric patients.

+ Minimum of one year in surgical monitoring, preferred.

+ Licensure/Certification: RN, RD or other licensed health care professional, required.

+ Additional Skills/Requirements (required):

+ General knowledge of the entire continuum of care for the bariatric surgical patient to include the ambulatory and acute setting.

Job Opening ID

108862