Bariatric Care Navigator & Program Lead

Nutritioncare; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Job summary

Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, IL seeks a Bariatric Program Coordinator (RN or Clinical Dietitian) to lead an accredited bariatric surgery program and guide patients through their weight-management journey.

The role requires collaboration with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams, a focus on education and care coordination, and ensuring high-quality patient outcomes compliant with MBSAQIP standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or ACEND-accredited Nutrition and Dietetics program is required.
• Current Illinois RN license or IL Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist required; RDN credential required for Dietitian applicants.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the bariatric surgery program from initial consultation through long-term follow-up.
• Serve as primary liaison between patients, surgeons, providers, dietitians, and care teams.
• Educate patients and families on bariatric surgery, nutrition, and lifestyle changes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

ACEND-accredited Nutrition and Dietetics program

Illinois RN License OR Illinois Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist

RDN credential for Dietitian applicants

Job description

Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, IL seeks a Bariatric Program Coordinator (RN or Clinical Dietitian) to lead an accredited bariatric surgery program and guide patients through their weight-management journey.

The role requires collaboration with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams, a focus on education and care coordination, and ensuring high-quality patient outcomes compliant with MBSAQIP standards.