Registered Nurse Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Coordinator

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine 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. UChicago Medicine 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.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Part time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD

City:

LA GRANGE

State:

Illinois

Postal Code:

60525

Job Description:

• Manages accreditation criteria and ensures compliance with MBSAQIP standards. 
• Administrates the MBS Committee and oversees its activities.
• Develops and maintains patient care pathways and protocols.
• Provides education to physicians, staff, patients, and the community. Supports the development of protocols and nursing staff education.
• Monitors outcomes data and provides feedback to surgeons. Identifies and gathers data for quality improvement (QI) initiatives.
• Serves as a liaison between the facility and metabolic, bariatric proceduralists, and general surgeons. Collaborates with in-house departments to ensure continuity of care.
• Prepares for accreditation site visits and ensures readiness. Ensures timely submission of outcomes data to the MBSAQIP Registry.
• Promotes communication and problem-solving among the Bariatric Medical Director, practice staff, physicians, and other directors. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
 

• Broad knowledge base in Bariatrics as related to care of the patient and program coordination [Required]
• Effective communication [Required]
• Strong relationship building [Required]
• Planning and organizational skills [Required]
• Flexibility [Required]
• Attention to detail and record keeping accuracy [Required]
• MS Office including Excel workbook, PowerPoint, and Word [Preferred]

Education:

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Work Experience:

• 1+ years experience as an RN in surgical setting [Required]
• Experience in care of patients with morbid obesity [Preferred]
• Experience with program development [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN) [Preferred]
• Metabolic and Bariatric Surgical Clinical Reviewer (MBSCR) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements – https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range:

$35.53 – $62.79

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.