Bariatric Surgical Services RN Coordinator

University of Maryland Medical System; Oxon Hill (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Region Health Medical Group is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as a Surgical Services Coordinator supporting our Bariatric Program. This on-site role involves clinical nursing, patient education, surgical coordination, and administrative support to ensure continuity of care throughout the surgical journey.

Working closely with physicians and the clinical team, you will serve as a key resource for patients and families before, during, and after surgery,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Maryland or Compact eligibility.
• Five years of direct RN patient care, including three years in bariatric programs, required.
• Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS-HCP) certification required.
• Ambulatory nursing experience in a surgical specialty is preferred.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate pre-, intra-, and post-operative patient education programs.
• Serve as clinical resource, providing education, coaching, and counseling.
• Identify high-risk care concerns and implement interventions.
• Coordinate preparatory meetings, testing, and surgical clearances.
• Address patient questions with providers before, during, and after surgery.
• Coordinate surgical scheduling and continuity of care.
• Facilitate insurance authorizations and required documentation (FMLA).
• Collaborate with physicians and teams for patient-centered care.
• Maintain communication across clinical and administrative aspects of the program.

Skills

Clinical nurse leadership

Patient education

Care coordination

Bariatric program experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Bilingual encouraged

Education

Bachelor's degree (RN)

Job description

Capital Region Health Medical Group is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as a Surgical Services Coordinator supporting our Bariatric Program. This on-site role involves clinical nursing, patient education, surgical coordination, and administrative support to ensure continuity of care throughout the surgical journey.

Working closely with physicians and the clinical team, you will serve as a key resource for patients and families before, during, and after surgery,