What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Coordinator Bariatrics position at UCF Lake Nona Hospital?
Description
Introduction
Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At UCF Lake Nona Hospital our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Registered Nurse Coordinator Bariatrics to join our healthcare family.
Benefits
UCF Lake Nona Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
At UCF Lake Nona Hospital, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Registered Nurse Coordinator Bariatrics opportunity.
Job Summary and Qualifications:
We are seeking a Bariatric Coordinator RN to join our healthcare team. Responsible for direct and indirect care of patients. Works closely with patients, physicians, and staff to direct optimal obesity care services through both clinical oversight, and educational guidance. Your primary function is to work with patients throughout the process of achieving their weight-loss goals during the pre and post operational weight–loss surgeries. You will work with a phenomenal team that cares like family and works together in a collaborative manner. You will also have the opportunity to support the hospital by assisting with regulatory compliance to ensure the facility is continually meeting patient safety standards.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse Coordinator Bariatrics opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Introduction
Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At UCF Lake Nona Hospital our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Registered Nurse Coordinator Bariatrics to join our healthcare family.
Benefits
UCF Lake Nona Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
At UCF Lake Nona Hospital, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Registered Nurse Coordinator Bariatrics opportunity.
Job Summary and Qualifications:
We are seeking a Bariatric Coordinator RN to join our healthcare team. Responsible for direct and indirect care of patients. Works closely with patients, physicians, and staff to direct optimal obesity care services through both clinical oversight, and educational guidance. Your primary function is to work with patients throughout the process of achieving their weight-loss goals during the pre and post operational weight–loss surgeries. You will work with a phenomenal team that cares like family and works together in a collaborative manner. You will also have the opportunity to support the hospital by assisting with regulatory compliance to ensure the facility is continually meeting patient safety standards.
- Responsible for the coordination of care for the Bariatric program.
- Participates in the development and ongoing improvements of the program.
- Tracks candidate leads and follow-up on a timely basis.
- Responds promptly and accurately to meet prospective leads/patient needs.
- Insures accuracy of data entry in to all databases associated with clinical outcomes and accreditation. Compiles, analyzes, and reports on identified clinic data to assure accurate documentation and compliance with facility and regulatory standards. (ie. “MBSAQIP” accreditation)
- Insures program’s compliance to MBSAQIP requirements.
- Assists in the coordination and facilitation of the Bariatric Committee.
- Oversees patient follow up and tracking program.
- Functions as a liaison between the hospital, clinic and surgical practice and works to build relationships with referring physicians.
- Prepares, coordinates and participates accordingly for clinic events (orientation, seminars, health fairs).
- Assists in providing internal education and marketing endeavors to PMC departments including outpatient areas.
- Attends Seminars and Community Events as assigned and may require Travelling.
- Assists in monitoring regulatory standards, tracking corrective actions, and preparing documentation for surveys and audits.
- Collaborates with department leaders to maintain readiness, organizes compliance data, and helps coordinate education and communication related to regulator updates.
- MBS clinical reviewer will be provided with the appropriate resources and access to date and information systems at both the center and the physicians’ offices.
- The clinical reviewer must work closely with the center and clinicians to ensure that appropriate short term and long term data elements are available in the medical records.
- Satisfactory completion of online training and ongoing maintenance of certification is required after the center reached accreditation.
- It is the responsibility of the MBS clinical reviewer to ensure that procedure and follow-up data are entered into the MBSAQIP registry within the prescribed data timeframes.
- The clinical reviewer must work closely with the clinical and administrative staff and must participate in at least two MBS committee meetings annually, one of which must be the comprehensive review.
- Schedule is 5 days a week.
- Florida RN license and/or approved multistate RN license required. Compact license holders have 60 days to obtain the Florida license after relocation.
- 1 years of RN experience in an acute care environment preferred
- Registered Nurse Diploma, or Associate Degree, BSN is preferred
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of start
- Member of the ASBS preferred
- CBM Certified Bariatric Nurse preferred
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse Coordinator Bariatrics opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.