Bariatric Program Lead - Op Rn

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Position Type:
On-site

Bariatric Program Lead - Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) Wellness Center, Springfield IL

This is an in-person position, Monday-Friday, no weekends, holiday or call

• Previous surgery experience in a surgical unit, surgeon's office, or OR setting is strongly preferred.
• Coordinates clinical aspects of the Bariatric Surgery Program.
• Acts as liaison between hospital clinical departments, patients, and surgeons' offices.
• Coordinates the interdisciplinary clinical components of the program to ensure the goals and objectives of the program and collaborates with department manager to ensure adherence to ASMBS/ACS guidelines for participation in the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).
• Responsible for planning and coordinating staff education, patient education as well as patient support activities.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary team communication as it relates to the care of the bariatric surgery patient.
• Collaborates with department staff to facilitate patients through appropriate services within the Memorial Wellness Center.
• Coordinates Bariatric Interdisciplinary Clinic visits for pre- and post-operative patient care.
• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

• Diploma of Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Bariatric Nurse Certification through the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) required or obtained within 2 years of hire.

• Three (3) years clinical experience required.
• Data management experience required.
• Experience providing education as well as presentations for consumers/public.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to function in autonomous/independent role; highly motivated and self-directed.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Process-oriented.

Pay Transparency $35.92 - $57.47

Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role.

Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role.

Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options.

All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/