Surg Wt Mgt Prog Specialist RN

MyMichigan Health•Sault Ste. Marie, MI

17h

About The Position

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to; coordinating and evaluating patient care for the Bariatric Program to ensure a comprehensive quality program. Manage and follow through with the bariatric patients from the pre-op preparation, educational phase, continuing through the surgical phase, follow up and recovery process.

Requirements

BLS - Basic Life Support
FINGERPRIN - Fingerprinting
RN - Registered Nurse
Computer skills in word, data-based software, spreadsheets, electronic medical records, and web search skills.
Ability to communicate both in writing and verbally with peers, customers, physicians, and the community.
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.

Nice To Haves

BSN is preferred.

Responsibilities

Bariatric Patient Coordinator will work closely with the bariatric team, Clinical Nurse and DON to monitor outcomes along with process development and growth including: collaboration with multiple disciplines, both pre and post-op, data collection, insurance verification and patient recruitment including seminars.
To facilitate help and monitor patient flow from seminar through long-term patient outcomes. The Bariatric Patient Coordinator has responsibility and accountability to provide cost effective quality patient care for this program, and other functions that may be assigned.
Collaborates with physicians, nursing and all other departmental personnel in planning for coordinating services to the patient.
Fosters a positive work environment.
Communicates effectively and sensitively to our patients, families, and physicians.
Communicates in a timely manner to all customers.
Responds to all customers’ needs/requests in a timely manner.
Will assist with keeping team members in the program informed of the program goals and outcomes.
Maintains effective quality management program to measure, assess and improve services in collaboration with the physicians and ensure HIPPA compliance is maintained per system requirements.
Ensures acceptable program performance by evaluating patient satisfaction surveys and clinical guidelines.
Participates in staff development and education with new staff on updated processes.