POSITION SUMMARY:

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in compliance with Preston Memorial Hospital policies and procedures. Serves as Bariatric Coordinator and assists with management and operation of Heartburn Center. Coordinates hospital activities to facilitate provision of patient care services to bariatric and general surgery patients. Assesses and manages the operations of the department. Develops and controls the financial plan for the department. Demonstrates leadership qualities through staff management and problem resolution.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or other Health Related Field is required.
2.Master’s Degree in Nursing or other Health Related Field is preferred.
3.Current West Virginia State Nursing or other Health Professional Licensure, if applicable.
4.A minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in acute care and/or critical care is required.
5.One to three years of Management experience is preferred.
6.Two years bariatric experience is preferred.
7.Previous experience formulating and monitoring budgets is preferred.
8.BLS Certification is required.
9.ACLS Certification is preferred.
10.Specialty certification, Bariatrics is preferred.
11.Ability to consistently demonstrate leadership qualities in the workplace through staff management and problem resolution is required.
12.Ability to handle multiple patient care issues and/or personnel issues simultaneously is required.
13.Ability to prioritize activities and manage time productively is required.
14.Ability to work as a healthcare team member is required.
15.Ability to present a pleasant, helpful, courteous personality to patients and staff is required.
16.Ability to process, verify, and maintain documentation is required.
17.Ability to compile and prepare reports and documents is required.
18.Ability to understand and spell medical terminology is preferred.

STATUS:Full-time (1.0 FTE)

SCHEDULE:Monday – Friday routinely, 8:00A – 4:30P

BENEFITS:Eligible for full benefits.

To apply, please contact:
Lori Groves, RD LD
Work phone: (304) 329-1400 ext 314
Email: lgroves@prestonmemorial.org
Fax: (304) 791-3724

Posted:  4/17/2012
Expires:  7/18/2012

The primary function of the Bariatric Coordinator is to serve as the day-to-day lead for the Bariatric Program and to supervise the ongoing development, implementation and organization of the overall program.

Under the direction of the Administrative Manager, the Bariatric Coordinator:

• Coordinates the efforts between surgeons, Hospital administration and staff while tracking the progress of the program and identifying areas that require attention
• Assumes responsibility for:
o program management,
o report generation and review,
o process improvement,
o patient satisfaction,
o facilities review, and
o budget and administrative activities within the Program
• Acts as liaison between the Hospital, patients and doctors offices, including:
o coordinating in-services, seminars, support groups and team meetings,
o facilitating flow of patients through the system,
o data management, and
o ensuring continuous readiness for Surgical Review Corporation surveys for Center of Excellence designation

Qualifications:
• Minimum ASN or equivalent and/or MPAS or equivalent
• Licensed RN, PA or APN
• Minimum one (1) year experience in bariatrics strongly preferred

Other Requirements:
• Must be able to communicate with patients, family and staff in a professional manner
• Proven ability to interact with and establish strong working relationships with Program surgeons
• Prior experience with patient / staff education
• Proven leadership experience, having managed resources either directly or within the implementation of a new initiative
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• Demonstrated success in relationship building
• Ability to help lead team and maintain focus on goals / timelines
• Customer service focus
• Strong data analysis skills, requiring interpretation of clinical results to develop program improvement projects
• Experience in achieving results and working with process management

Computer Skills Required:
• Basic PC skills including Microsoft Office, web-based data entry

Additional Information:
• Position requires occasional extended working hours for seminars and morning meetings coincide
• Travel to physician offices and other meetings as necessary

Please apply online at www.norwalkhealth.org

Norwalk Hospital is a 328-bed, not-for-profit, acute care community teaching hospital that serves a population of 250,000 in lower Fairfield County, Connecticut. The Hospital has over 500 physicians on its active medical staff, many of whom trained at the nation’s leading medical schools and hospitals, and 2,000 health professionals and support personnel.

Posted: 3/30/2012
Expires 5/31/2012