Bariatric Coordinator Registered Nurse

The Center of Excellence Bariatric Coordinator works in collaboration with the Center of Excellence team, assisting in patient education classes and providing nursing support to the patients, families, staff and physicians.  The Coordinator will assist in the implementation of the continuous readiness of the Bariatric program through direct interactions in ongoing compliance activities.  This includes participating in Physician team meetings, Joint Commission Team meetings and activities, representing the Bariatric Program as needed.  Monitors quality standards as determined by the Performance Improvement Plan, The Joint Commission standards and other regulatory agencies.  This role assists the Center of Excellence Manager with report generation and review, process improvement, staff education and patient satisfaction.

Duties Include:

• Assist in positioning, responding to comfort/safety of patient
• Provide for accurate care and handling of specimens
• Observe and enforce strict standards of sterilization
• Observe, check and monitor all equipment used during surgery
• Inventory all items pre and post-surgery
• Select and handle instruments during surgery
• Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• Conduct pre, intra and post-operative education
• Monitor patient vital signs
• Respond to life-threatening situations base upon standard nursing protocols
• Prep operating room

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
• Minimun of 3-5 years experience in bariatric care in a hospital setting
• Current RN License in the State of Texas
• Current CPR or BLS
• Current Bariatric Nurse Certification required
• Excellent communications skills
• Good Organization habits
• Excerllent Leadership skills
• Ability to adapt to change quickly, strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understands principles of aseptic technique and their implementation
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and develop appropriate plans of action to move the facility ahead in its goals
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent teaching skills
• Basic Knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement ideology