Bariatric Coordinator
AdventHealth
**All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:**
·Paid Days Off from Day One
·Student Loan Repayment Program
·Career Development
·Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
·Mental Health Resources and Support
**Our promise to you:**
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better.
**Schedule:** Full Time
**Shift** : Days
**The commun** **ity you’ll be caring for:** AdventHealth Tampa
·AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, known across the country for its advances in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research.
·Surgical Pioneers – the first in Tampa with the latest robotics in spine surgery
·Building a brand new, six story surgical and patient care tower which will ensure state of the art medical and surgical car for generations to come
·Awarded the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke GOLD Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and have been recognized as a recipient of their Target: Stroke Honor Roll for our expertise in stroke care. We have also received certification by The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Stroke Association as a Primary Stroke Center.
**The ro** **le you’ll contribute:**
Metabolic and bariatric surgery centers must have a designated Bariatric Coordinator. It is required that a licensed health care professional perform these duties. The Bariatric Coordinator functions as a member of the medical care management team for physician practice patients. This position serves as a liaison between the Bariatric Practice, Hospital and the and MBSAQIP.
**The val** **ue you’ll bring to the team:**
· Assists in managing the accreditation process and ensuring continuous compliance with MBSAQIP requirements, maintaining relevant policies and procedures, patient education, outcomes data, quality improvement efforts, and education of relevant staff in the various aspects of the bariatric surgery patient with a focus on patient safety.
· Supports the development of written protocols and education of staff detailing the rapid communication and basic response to critical vital signs that is specifically required to minimize delays in the diagnosis and treatment of serious adverse events.
· Serves as the liaison between the hospital and all surgeons performing bariatric surgery.
· Focus on patient wellness and disease prevention.
· Provide health education services and/or counsel patients on how to make healthy lifestyle choices.
· Serves as the clinical reviewer and owns the data entry in compliance with MBSAQIP standards
Qualifications
**T** **he expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:**
· Graduate of a school of nursing
· Minimum one year experience
· Current license to work as RN in the State of Florida
· Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
**Category:** Nursing
**Organization:** AdventHealth Tampa
**Schedule:** Full-time
**Shift:** 1 - Day
**Req ID:** 24033128
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
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