SMH -Program Coordinator Bariatric Surgery- RN – Full Time – Day Shift

300 Sharp HealthCare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Bariatric Surgery program in San Diego. You will coordinate day-to-day operations, liaise with multidisciplinary teams, and support accreditation and quality initiatives within the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program.

The role emphasizes patient navigation, education coordination, and adherence to regulatory standards to ensure safe, efficient bariatric services across the program continuum.

Qualifications

• 2 years clinical experience in bariatric surgery, metabolic health, or complex surgical cases.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Professionals required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operational activities of the bariatric surgery program in collaboration with the Bariatric Surgery Director and interdisciplinary team.
• Support accreditation readiness activities and maintain documentation for policy and data review.
• Coordinate patient progression through bariatric program requirements from referral to post-operative follow-up.
• Maintain knowledge of EMR workflows and bariatric program tracking systems; assist with reporting and outcomes tracking.

Skills

Bariatric care experience

CA RN license

AHA BLS Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in healthcare field

Job description

Hours: Shift Start Time: Variable Shift End Time: Variable AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Weekend Requirements: As Needed On-Call Required: Yes Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $53.570 - $69.120 - $77.410 The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do

The Program Coordinator for Bariatric Surgery supports the operational, regulatory, and patient‑navigation functions of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. This role works in collaboration with the Bariatric Surgery Director and interdisciplinary team to coordinate program workflows, accreditation activities, patient progression, and quality initiatives across the continuum of bariatric care. The Bariatric Program Coordinator facilitates communication, education coordination, and compliance monitoring to support safe, effective, and patient‑centered bariatric services.

Required Qualifications

• 2 Years clinical experience in bariatric surgery, metabolic health, or complex surgical cases.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing -REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare related field.
• experience in a healthcare coordination, program management, or clinical support role.
• Experience supporting quality improvement, accreditation, or regulatory compliance activities.
• Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN) - American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery -PREFERRED

Essential Functions

Program Operations and Coordination

Coordinate day‑to‑day operational activities of the bariatric surgery program in collaboration with the Bariatric Surgery Director and interdisciplinary team. Serve as a central liaison among bariatric surgery, clinical nutrition, nursing, behavioral health, administrative staff, and external partners to ensure coordinated program workflows. Anticipate operational program needs and support implementation of process improvements aligned with evidence‑based standards and organizational goals. This includes system initiatives related to bariatrics. Maintain program policies, pathways, and procedures in collaboration with program leadership across Sharp.

Accreditation, Compliance and Quality Support

program compliance with bariatric accreditation standards and applicable state and federal regulations. These include The Joint Commission, MBSAQIP standards, regulatory standards, etc. Coordinate accreditation readiness activities, including documentation organization, policy maintenance, data validation support, and audit preparation. Serve as a resource to staff regarding bariatric program standards, workflows, and regulatory expectations. Support quality improvement initiatives related to patient safety, outcomes monitoring, and care coordination. Identify patient safety risks and participate in strategies to reduce harm and improve program performance.

Patient Navigation and Program Education

Coordinate patient progression through bariatric program requirements from referral through post‑operative follow‑up. Reinforce program expectations, care pathways, and post‑surgical follow‑up requirements as provided by clinical team members. Coordinate bariatric education classes, orientations, and support groups in collaboration with registered dietitians, behavioral health providers, and medical staff. Direct patient‑specific clinical questions related to nutrition, medical clearance, or treatment planning to the appropriate licensed provider.

Data, Documentation and Reporting

Coordinate data collection and validation processes to ensure accuracy and alignment with patient medical records and program requirements. Maintain knowledge of documentation standards, electronic medical record workflows, and bariatric program tracking systems. Support preparation of internal and external reports related to program outcomes and accreditation activities.

Education and Professional Collaboration

Coordinate orientation and ongoing education for bariatric program staff, students, and community partners as appropriate. Support development and maintenance of patient education materials in collaboration with providers. Participate in committees, task forces, and workgroups related to bariatric services, quality improvement, and patient safety. Demonstrate accountability for professional practice, continued learning, and role‑specific competency.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Familiarity with bariatric care pathways and multidisciplinary program models. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex processes and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and regulatory compliance.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit health care system based in San Diego, California, with four acute care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three medical groups and a health plan. We provide medical services in virtually all fields of medicine, including primary care, heart care, cancer, orthopedics, women’s health, rehabilitation, robotic surgery and bariatric surgery. Sharp sets the community standard for exceptional care. Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital have received prestigious Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing practices and quality patient care. At the heart of our organization are more than 18,000 affiliated physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers who are on a journey to make health care better for our patients and their families. It’s what we call The Sharp Experience – treating each person with dignity, compassion and respect, and using our clinical excellence and advanced technology to deliver the highest-quality patient care. We are dedicated to transforming the health care experience by making Sharp the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care in San Diego.