RN Clinical Coordinator - Bariatric -- MH SURGICAL CARE -- Mon Health Medical Park- Building 3000

JOB TITLE: Clinical Coordinator Bariatric

DEPARTMENT: MH SURGICAL CARE

EXEMPT FROM OVERTIME: Yes

JOB SUMMARY
Is responsible for the development and implementation of the Bariatric program needs and ensures compliance with MBSAQIP standards, educates patients and hospital staff, and ensures development and implementation of initiatives to positively impact quality patient care. As the coordinator of care, treats all internal and external physicians, staff and patients/families as valued customers striving to provide advocacy and service. Work directly with the Bariatric and General Surgeon(s). Works in collaboration with the Bariatric Medical Director to manage the care coordination of the Bariatric Program for metabolic and bariatric surgery patient population.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Master's Degree

Experience/Physical Requirements:
Light Work: Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. with a maximum lifting of 25 lbs. Minimum of three years clinical experience in nursing or registered dietician experience.

Licensure/Certification:

• Registered Nurse (Required)
• Certified Bariatric Nurse (Required)

Mission: To enhance the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time.

Vision: Our exceptional team will provide an extraordinary patient experience, compassionate care and clinical excellence.

Values:
Integrity
Commitment
Accountability
Respect
Excellence

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Excellence comprehensive surgical/bariatric care Facilitates scheduling of appropriate outpatient and inpatient visits as required to ensure timely access to medical care. Develops system to ensure patient scheduling for appropriate imaging (MRI, CT, etc.) and/or interdisciplinary assessments and interventions are done in as few visits as possible. Assures all preoperative requirements/tests are completed and approved prior to surgery. Coordinates patient transfer between services & disciplines. Serves as a liaison between hospital and surgical practice. Oversees Bariatric clinical guidelines, monitors, tracks, and trends patient outcomes. Assists in the development and revision of policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines. Provides direct patient care as applicable to facilitate the plan of care. Building and maintaining positive team, patient, Physician, and public relationships Maintains written/verbal communication with referring institutions, physicians, and insurance companies as indicated. Teaches patient and family pre and post operative classes and evaluates the effectiveness of teaching efforts and modifies plans, as needed. Facilitates development, implementation, and promotion of strategies for the delivery of patient care and achievement of positive patient outcomes in a teaching environment. Meets with surgeons, nursing, and other disciplines on a regular basis to address operational issues. Provides professional in-services, and education as necessary for staff and patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Provides public in-services, as requested. Coordination of multidisciplinary plans of care Ensures the medical plan is carried out by evaluating patient response to interventions. Communicates the plan of care to other departments and health care providers to support optimal patient outcomes. Ensures effective communication and collaboration among the health care team members, addresses inter and intra-departmental issues. Intervenes in the coordination of ancillary testing and follow-up visits as necessary. Quality Improvement/Compliance Bases decisions made/actions taken on relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings. Consistently follows established standards of care, standards of practice and policies and procedures. Collects data for quality improvement activities and assists in developing and analyzing data. Develops corrective action plans as appropriate. Participates in research that may improve patient care. Ensures appropriate evaluation of satisfaction (patient, family, referring physician, etc.). Analyzes, trends, and utilizes data to improve patient care and outcomes to develop the bariatric program. Maintains oversight of ongoing Bariatric Service Center of Excellence (BSCOE) compliance.

Work Schedule: Days
Status: Full Time Regular 1.0
Location: Mon Health Medical Park- Building 3000
Location Of Job: Mon Health Medical Center

Disclaimer:

I understand that this document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The statements in the documents are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

ADA DISCLAIMER:

This description does not state or imply that the duties listed above are the only duties to be performed by the positions incumbent. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities requested by their supervisors. All requirements are subject to possible modification to provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical or mental disabilities as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, the patients, or other employees.