RN Bariatric Clinical Coordinator – General Surgery
| Company | Cleveland Clinic |
|---|---|
| Location | Jensen Beach, FL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Three years of medical/surgical experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the assessment, planning, organization, direction and evaluation of program related activities.
- Interact with patient and family and involve them in the development of the plan of care.
- Conduct daily patient visits to ensure quality and provide support as needed.
- Coordinate and oversee patient care activities of Bariatric patients.
- Conduct patient rounds and facilitate discharge planning as necessary.
- Collaborate with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team to develop policies and procedures and standards of care for the Bariatric patient.
- Ensure Bariatric patient care standards and resource manual is kept updated.
- Intervenes to ensure adequate coordination of care throughout the organization.
- Provide hospital staff with in-services/seminars and participate in general orientation of new employees.
- Perform as a clinical resource for Bariatric patient care.
- Perform data collection and report appropriate information/statistics in a timely manner.
- Monitor and update Clinical Pathway in conjunction with physicians and other members of the Interdisciplinary team.
- Ensure timely ordering and completion of diagnostic testing.
- Monitor various departments to ensure staff competency is achieved and maintained for all participating in the care of the Bariatric patient.
- Provides patient and staff education related to care of the Bariatric patient.
- Monitor equipment available to accommodate Bariatric patients.
- Assist in cost containment through appropriate ordering and use of supplies and equipment.
- Analyze and evaluate performance improvement data to promote positive patient outcomes and a safe work/care environment for staff and patients.
- Facilitate weekly team meetings to optimize communication and patient care.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bariatric Nurse Certification