RN Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Supervisor,

LCMC Health•Metairie, LA

About The Position

The RN Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Supervisor coordinates and oversees a department- or facility-wide Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. The role leads efforts to obtain and maintain accreditation and credentialing through applicable state and national governing bodies and ensures ongoing compliance with regulatory, quality, and patient safety standards. The Supervisor partners with clinical and administrative leadership to support program development, operational excellence, and strong patient outcomes. The position oversees program policies and procedures, patient education, outcomes data collection, quality improvement, and staff and patient education for the bariatric population. It also administers required program committees, coordinates registry data and reporting, supports operational processes, and helps develop business and program initiatives. The Supervisor keeps current with industry trends and best practices and ensures program staff meet required training and credentialing standards.

Requirements

At least three years of clinical nursing experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).
Active Registered Nursing License.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Experience in bariatric, surgical, program coordination, quality, or accreditation-related roles is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with executive and clinical leadership to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the designated Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program.
Assist with program, center, and service-line development, including managing accreditation and maintaining compliance with state and national standards.
Maintain and oversee relevant policies and procedures, patient education materials, outcomes data collection, quality improvement initiatives, and education for staff and patients, with a focus on patient safety.
Administer required Program Committee(s) and attend mandatory meetings necessary to maintain program compliance.
Support development of written protocols and educate nursing staff on rapid communication and appropriate responses to critical patient findings to help minimize delays in diagnosis and treatment of serious adverse events.
Coordinate ongoing patient tracking, data abstraction, and entry into required registries; collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure timely and accurate outcomes data submissions.
Lead quality and performance improvement activities in compliance with state and national guidelines, including criteria established by the American College of Surgeons, The Joint Commission, and CMS.
Support program operational needs and monitor the effectiveness of existing processes to improve quality outcomes.
Anticipate future requirements for maintaining specialty expertise and support program assessment and collaboration on business development initiatives.
Remain current with industry trends, innovations, and best practices related to metabolic and bariatric surgery programs.
Ensure program staff comply with mandatory training requirements and credentialing standards.