Bariatric Program Coordinator (Full Time-Days) – Periop Services

Texas Health Resources; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Texas Health Frisco is seeking a Bariatric Program Coordinator to support the Perioperative Services team on a full-time day shift. This role coordinates care for bariatric patients throughout workup, surgery, recovery and readmission, and provides staff education on bariatric procedures and equipment.

The ideal candidate has a clinical degree, 3 years of clinical experience including bariatrics, and BCLS certification; licensure in nursing or dietetics is required on hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Dietetics, or another clinical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience, including at least 1 year bariatric experience.
• Program coordinator experience in another clinical service line preferred.
• BCLS certification required prior to independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
• Clinical licensure in area of expertise required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, schedules and implements care of the bariatric patient through all phases of obesity treatment.
• Provides educational information for staff and acts as a resource on bariatric procedures and equipment.
• Collaborates with department director to maintain compliance with regulatory/accreditation requirements.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to incorporate ASMBS guidelines for MBSAQIP Accredited Center.
• Keeps policies and procedures updated for compliance with hospital/regulatory agencies.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement in bariatric patient care.
• Appraises research data in the bariatric field and implements findings in patient care decisions.
• Assists staff nurses to implement research findings.

Skills

Clinical experience

BCLS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Dietetics or clinical discipline

Job description

Bariatric Program Coordinator (Full Time-Days) – Periop Services

bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Frisco, 12400 N Dallas Parkway TX 75033

Work hours: Full Time- 40 hours per week; Days; Monday-Friday hours 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Surgery highlights:

• Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team.
• 8 Operating Rooms Including 3 Robotic Operating Rooms
• Center of excellence for Bariatric surgery

Here’s What You Need

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing, Dietetics/Food and Nutrition or other clinical discipline Required
• 3 Years clinical experience which includes at least 1-year bariatric experience Required
• Program coordinator experience in another clinical service line Preferred
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
• Clinical licensure commensurate with area of expertise (Nursing, Dietetics, or another clinical discipline) Upon Hire Required

What You Will Do

• Plans, coordinates, schedules and implements care of the bariatric patient through all phases of obesity treatment including workup, surgery, recovery and readmission.
• Provides educational information for staff and acts as a resource to staff regarding the bariatric patient, bariatric surgical procedures and bariatric equipment.
• Collaborates with department director to maintain compliance with regulatory/accreditation requirements.
• Collaborates with the department director and multidisciplinary team to incorporate American Society of Metabolic Bariatric Surgery's (ASMBS) guidelines for a Bariatric MBSAQIP Accredited Comprehensive Center.
• Remains knowledgeable of policies, procedure and changing information for compliance with hospital/regulatory agencies.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement process in the area of bariatric patient care.
• Appraises research data in the bariatric field and implements findings in patient care decisions.
• Assists staff nurses to implement research findings.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Texas Health Frisco is a 93-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital, and medical office community offering primary care and multispecialty medicine. Our location in the North DFW area provides convenient care to the residents of Frisco and surrounding areas. We specialize in women’s services, outpatient surgery, NICU and emergency medicine. Plus, we’ve earned Pathway to Excellence status, and Joint Commission certifications. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch, and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together! Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [e-mail]