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

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

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.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Location: 1500 SW 1^st Ave Ocala, Florida 34471

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Ocala  

· Horse Capital of the World – Home to the World Equestrian Center
· Destination for outdoor enthusiast (golf, kayaking, horseback riding, nature trails)
· Vibrant downtown area with award winning establishments
· Family friendly with many parks and recreations
· Spectacular springs throughout the county

The role you’ll contribute:

The Bariatric Coordinator ensures that all necessary resources are in place to facilitate effective patient support and treatments toward providing quality patient care to patients with morbid obesity. The Bariatric 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. The Bariatric Coordinator is responsible for all hospital program management, including 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.

 

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.
· Develops, updates, and maintains relevant accreditation patient care pathways and protocols.
· Develops, coordinates, and provides physician, staff, patient, and community education as applicable. Staff education will focus on metabolic and bariatric patient safety, complications, and sensitivity, along with other relevant bariatric patient care topics. 
· Supports the development of written protocols and education of nursing staff detailing the rapid communication and basic response to critical patient findings that are specifically required to minimize delays in the treatment of serious adverse events.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed: 

· Two-years minimum experience as an RN
· 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. 
· BLS    
· Bariatric Nurse Certification (CBN) or achieved within two years of employment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

· Bachelor’s degree in nursing

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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