BARIATRIC PROGRAM COORDINATOR, GENERAL SURGERY

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose . No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place. Excellence . We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service. Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment. Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH SGMC

has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into- including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below: Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums 401(k) with employer match Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee discounts Company paid life insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Pet Insurance Tuition Reimbursement On-the-job training and skills development Opportunities for growth and advancement Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION

: Professional Building

DEPARTMENT

SPN - GENERAL

SURGERY SCHEDULE

Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, 8-5 M-F

POSITION SUMMARY

The Bariatric Program Coordinator is responsible for the effective implementation of the philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures of the program and the effect on patient care. This position will act as the main point of contact for the program operations, ensuring patient satisfaction, managing patient flow, and ensuring the marketing programs are properly executed and maintained. This position develops and executes all activities related to Bariatric services throughout the organization to ensure excellent quality of care, patient safety, and fiscal responsibility of the program, while satisfying all regulatory guidelines. For purposes of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery accreditation, this person serves as the Bariatric Coordinator resource for SGMC Health's program.

EDUCATION

Active RN license in the State of Georgia or compact RN license required. Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred. Associates Degree Nursing Required. BLS for Healthcare Providers required. MBS Clinical Reviewer Certification required within twelve (12) months of hire. Must maintain active certification.

EXPERIENCE 3

years nursing experience with demonstrated competence in medical/surgical/procedural patient care.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates superior communication skills, a high degree of integrity, solid character, and sound judgment. Demonstrates clinical competence in relevant area of nursing practice. Demonstrates ability to lead and motivate others, problem solve, and resolve issues. Maintains knowledge of the preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative processes (pathways, protocols, and all elements associated with the coordination of patient care). Knowledge of how to implement/update evidence-based practices into the existing facility framework in alignment with the MBS Director/MBS Committee. The work requires knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations that govern nursing practice and the Manager must exercise sound independent judgement and collaboration to plan and accomplish goals.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

Working conditions include considerable time walking, bending, stretching, and standing. Close contact with the people which can include exposure to infectious diseases, potentially harmful or hazardous drugs and other substances.

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