RN Bariatric Clinical Coordinator - General Surgery in USA

Job title: RN Bariatric Clinical Coordinator - General Surgery in USA at Cleveland Clinic
Company: Cleveland Clinic
Job description: At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.Job Title RN Bariatric Clinical Coordinator - General SurgeryLocation StuartFacility Stuart FHCDepartment General Surgery FHCS-Cleveland Clinic Martin HealthJob Code 000993Shift DaysSchedule 8:00am-4:30pm/8:30am-5:00pmJob SummaryJob DetailsCleveland Clinic Community Care offers high-quality, patient-centered Primary Care and Internal Medicine services to communities in Ohio, Florida, Nevada and beyond. From newborns to older adults, our dedicated care teams focus on ensuring wellness, effective treatment and chronic system management. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you become part of an organization transforming the healthcare field every day. Come build a rewarding career alongside a supportive, passionate and welcoming family of caregivers at one of our many Family Health Centers.As a Bariatric Clinical Coordinator at Stuart Family Health Center, you will facilitate the assessment, planning, organization, direction and evaluation of program activities related to the comprehensive care of Bariatric populations. Working alongside fellow nurses, physicians and other caregivers, you will create a welcoming, well-equipped and inviting environment for all assigned patients and their loved ones. In this role, you can use your passion for providing exceptional support by helping each person feel valued, educated, informed and empowered throughout procedures and ongoing treatment. All the while, you can explore the various resources offered through Cleveland Clinic, including additional certifications, training, committee involvement and more.A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM - 4:30PM or 8:30AM - 5:00PM.A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• 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.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 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)

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bariatric Nurse Certification

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you:Physical Requirements:

• The position requires a considerate amount of physical work not to exceed 50 pounds.
• Any workload exceeding 50 pounds will require assistance.
• The individual will be required to pull up or re-position patients in bed, lift supplies, place equipment or supports, and push beds throughout the hospital.
• The individual must be able to bend over to perform certain duties such as check chest tube drainage, check urine output, etc.
• The individual must be able to quickly maneuver throughout halls, stairways and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies.
• Interpretation of environmental input requires visual and auditory skills. In the event there is a need to evacuate the building, heavy lifting will be required to carry patients to safety.
• Mental Demands: Manage stress appropriately; handle multiple priorities, able to multitask; Able to make decisions under pressure; work independently; anger and conflict management skills; able to work in crowded/confined areas.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.Please review the .Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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Location: USA
Job date: Sat, 10 May 2025 04:33:39 GMT
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