RN Bariatric Clinical Coordinator

This position will coordinate Marion Health’s (MH) Bariatric and GLP Program which includes facilitating the assessment, planning, organization, direction and evaluation of the Program and related activities in accordance with MH policies, philosophy, objectives and standards. In addition, the Bariatric Clinical Coordinator will help obtain and maintain the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Quality Improvement Program.

• Manage accreditation criteria to ensure clinic/facility/program meets expectations set forth by governing agencies.
  
• Maintain and ensure compliance of all policies and procedures that guide the assigned services. These include but are not limited to Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), federal and state regulations, and MBS-AQIP standards.
  
• Collaborate with Medical Director, clinic staff, students, and other hospitals and community organizations, as requested.
  
• Ensure a safe, well-equipped care environment for both, staff and patients.
  
• Facilitate the patient flow for the GLP Clinic.
  
• Interact with patient and family in the development of care plans.
  
• Conduct daily patient visits to ensure quality and provides support as needed.
  
• Coordinate and oversee patient care activities of Bariatric patients.
  
• Conduct patient rounds and facilitate discharge planning as necessary.
  
• Demonstrate effective problem identification and resolution.
  
• Collaborate with physicians and members of the interdisciplinary team to develop policies and procedures and standards of care for the Bariatric patient.
  
• Ensures Bariatric patient care standards and resource manuals are updated.
  
• Intervene to ensure adequate coordination of care throughout the organization.
  
• Provide Marion Health staff with in-services/seminars as needed.
  
• Participate in general orientation of new employees.
  
• Function as a clinical resource for Bariatric patient care.
  
• Collect data to report appropriate information/statistics timely.
  
• Monitor and update Clinical Pathway in conjunction with physicians/members of Interdisciplinary team.
  
• Ensure timely ordering and completion of diagnostic testing.
  
• Monitor various departments to ensure staff competency is achieved/maintained for staff caring for Bariatric patients.
  
• Provide patient and staff education related to care of Bariatric patient.
  
• Monitor equipment available to accommodate Bariatric patients in an economical manner.
  
• Analyze and evaluate performance improvement data to promote positive patient outcomes and a safe work/care environment for staff/patients.
  
• Facilitate weekly team meetings to optimize communication and patient care.
  
• Follows up with patients after discharge.
  
• All other duties as assigned.
  

• Current Indiana Registered Nurse License.
  
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
  
• BLS certification or must obtain at next available class upon hire.
  
• Bariatric Nurse Certification within 2 years of eligibility.
  

• Medical/surgery experience.
  

• Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other Marion Health personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
  
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
  
• Developed computer skills and the ability to learn and proficiently perform patient care applications, echarting, email and other standards applications related to the department operations and job function.
  
• Strong customer service skills, with special emphasis on patient centered care.
  
• Ability to promote compassion and a therapeutic environment.
  
• Ability to provide clinical reasoning; decision-making and critical thinking.
  
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion.
  
• Ability to analytically evaluate problem situations in-depth and come to independent, appropriate conclusions.
  
• Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.
  
• Ability to manage multiple issues simultaneously and appropriately prioritize based on patient needs.
  
• Basic working understanding of concepts of infection control principles to prevent the spread of infection to patients, self and others.
  
• Ability to react appropriately in any environment or situation.
  
• General awareness and understanding of legal implication of patient care activities and self-performance while performing job duties.
  

• Typical clinical environment with frequent standing and walking.
  
• Work may be subject to interruptions and occasional high stress levels.
  
• Risk of occupational exposure to blood, body fluid and other potentially infectious, electrical and radiation hazards.
  
• Works with protected health information.
  
• Ability to work any shift, occasional extended hours, holidays and/or weekends based on the needs of the practice.
  
• Flexibility to work at other practice locations.
  

• Standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling to provide patient care and to utilize patient care devices necessary to perform duties in a safe manner.
  
• Use of computers and other standard office equipment.
  
• Use of patient care tools and equipment for area of clinical specialty.
  
• Pushing workstation on wheels to patient exam rooms.
  
• Lifting supplies and equipment typically found in clinical patient care areas.
  
• Operates equipment typically found in patient rooms.
  
• Must assist patients with mobility.
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Marion Health is a smoke-free environment.

Location: Marion Health · Marion Surgeons

Schedule: Full Time, Days