Metabolic & Bariatrics Surgery RN Specialty Coordinator

Job Description Summary

The Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Program RN Specialty Coordinator is a member of the Digestive Health ICCE and will report to the Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Program Manager. The purpose of this position is to coordinate and facilitate entry of patients being evaluated for bariatric surgery into the MUSC system and develop an in-depth interdisciplinary plan of care. The position is responsible for coordination of clinical care for bariatric surgery patients to maximize billable provider time, increase conversion rate from interest to surgery, and reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions, reoperations, and interventions through increased patient education, and ongoing Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) compliance with standards.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000273 CHS - Bariatric Surgery Program (ART)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Program RN Specialty Coordinator is a member of the Digestive Health ICCE and will report to the Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Program Manager.  The purpose of this position is to coordinate and facilitate entry of patients being evaluated for bariatric surgery into the MUSC system and develop an in-depth interdisciplinary plan of care. The position is responsible for coordination of clinical care for bariatric surgery patients to maximize billable provider time, increase conversion rate from interest to surgery, and reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions, reoperations, and interventions through increased patient education, and ongoing Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) compliance with standards.

Additional Job Description

A Bachelor's degree in Nursing and five years nursing experience; a Master's degree in Nursing, Business, Health administration or a relevant field preferred. Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN) preferred. Current South Carolina licensure or licensure in a compact state as a registered nurse. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Physical Requirement

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Frequent) *Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Position) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *.

Additional Job Description

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and a minimum of three years related clinical nursing work experience required. Licensure a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or compact state required. Certification as a generalist in a related specialty area by the American Nurses Association (ANA) preferred. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

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