Registered Nurse Bariatric Coordinator

The Acute Surgical Orthopedic and Bariatric Care Coordinator ensures that all necessary resources are in place to facilitate effective patient support and treatments toward providing quality patient care to patients with Total Joint Replacement, orthopedic surgeries, and morbid obesity care. The Acute Surgical Orthopedic and Bariatric Care Coordinator interacts daily with patients, physicians and nursing staff and works closely with the surgeons and their office staff to ensure an uneventful and successful progression for the patient through the surgery process. Provides pre-surgical orientation class for hip and knee replacement patients. The Acute Surgical Orthopedic and Bariatric Care Coordinator is responsible for all hospital program management, including assisting with introductions, Power Points and Brochures at Surgeon Seminars. staff and community education if applicable, patient rounds, outcomes monitoring, preparation of statistical reports, and maintenance of all required documentation, and compliance with national standards, certifications, and accreditations. Drives patient satisfaction outcomes by performing consistent Nurse Leader rounding. Demonstrates and resolves patient and family concerns/complaints using service recovery methods; A-Apologize/Acknowledge, C-Correct, and T-Thank you (ACT). The value you'll bring to the team: Manages accreditation criteria and ensures continuous compliance with Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) standards. Administrates the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) Committee and attends all meetings. Prepares for and attends MBSAQIP accreditation/re-accreditation Site Visit. Serves as the liaison between the facility and all metabolic and bariatric proceduralists at the center and any general surgeons providing call coverage. Monitors all aspects of patient safety on the unit, including but not limited to, sentinel event, medication policies and procedures, and incident reporting. Qualifications The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed : Bachelors degree in nursing Two-years minimum experience as an RN Bariatric Nurse Certification (CBN) or achieved within two years of employment. BLS ACLS within 90 days Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Florida or Licensure from another state with verification of application and eligibility for Florida licensure by endorsement Membership in American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) required upon hire or within 120 days after employment. This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

• Ensures that all necessary resources are in place to facilitate effective patient support and treatments toward providing quality patient care to patients with Total Joint Replacement, orthopedic surgeries, and morbid obesity care.
• Interacts daily with patients, physicians and nursing staff and works closely with the surgeons and their office staff to ensure an uneventful and successful progression for the patient through the surgery process.
• Provides pre-surgical orientation class for hip and knee replacement patients.
• Responsible for all hospital program management, including assisting with introductions, Power Points and Brochures at Surgeon Seminars.
• Staff and community education if applicable, patient rounds, outcomes monitoring, preparation of statistical reports, and maintenance of all required documentation, and compliance with national standards, certifications, and accreditations.
• Drives patient satisfaction outcomes by performing consistent Nurse Leader rounding.
• Demonstrates and resolves patient and family concerns/complaints using service recovery methods; A-Apologize/Acknowledge, C-Correct, and T-Thank you (ACT).
• Manages accreditation criteria and ensures continuous compliance with Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) standards.
• Administrates the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) Committee and attends all meetings.
• Prepares for and attends MBSAQIP accreditation/re-accreditation Site Visit.
• Serves as the liaison between the facility and all metabolic and bariatric proceduralists at the center and any general surgeons providing call coverage.
• Monitors all aspects of patient safety on the unit, including but not limited to, sentinel event, medication policies and procedures, and incident reporting.

• Bachelors degree in nursing
• Two-years minimum experience as an RN
• Bariatric Nurse Certification (CBN) or achieved within two years of employment.
• BLS
• ACLS within 90 days
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Florida or Licensure from another state with verification of application and eligibility for Florida licensure by endorsement
• Membership in American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) required upon hire or within 120 days after employment.

• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier. 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 The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Sebring Faith Based & Mission driven Facility Largest Employer in the County Surrounded by beautiful Lakes, Golf Courses and Floridas oldest State Park Close knit community with a home town family feel 2 hours to just about any beach on either Coast Local arts scene from museums and theaters to festivals and galleries Local restaurants with the authentic taste of Florida Near 100 clear, freshwater lakes. Ideal for swimming, boating and fishing Beautiful agriculture and farmland Sebring is known for motorsports and home to the famous Sebring International Raceway Nature and hiking trails 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.