Bariatric Coordinator Registered Nurse

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International, Inc is seeking a Bariatric Coordinator to join our team in Frisco, Texas. This role involves assisting in patient education and nursing support for patients, families, staff, and physicians in the Bariatric program.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of bariatric care experience, a current RN license in Texas, and a strong focus on patient satisfaction and compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in bariatric care in a hospital setting.
• Strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient.
• Basic knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement ideology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in responding to comfort and safety of patients.
• Provide for accurate care and handling of specimens.
• Monitor patient vital signs.
• Prepare operating room.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organization habits

Leadership skills

Adaptability to change

Teaching skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing

Current RN License in the State of Texas

Current CPR or BLS

Current Bariatric Nurse Certification

Job description

Overview

Job ID 89833-147 | Date posted 05/28/2026

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

• 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 based upon standard nursing protocols
• Prepare operating room

Required Skills

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
• Minimum 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
• Excellent 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