Exceptional People. Extraordinary Environment.
St. Luke’s-Roosevelt, with two locations on Manhattan’s West Side, is an academic affiliate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Widely respected for our high quality care, we are also known for reaching out to the diverse communities we serve – communities where many of our employees live. Our exceptional staff enjoys the family feel that comes from working with friends and neighbors, while benefiting from the tremendous support, stability and resources needed to help them grow and advance. Currently, we are looking for more people like them to join our exceptional team.
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our multidisciplinary team in the Institute for Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery – an active clinical program that has performed more than 600 bariatric surgery procedures in 2011. You will perform examinations, evaluations, assessments and interpretation of clinical data for patients requiring bariatric surgical intervention. You will also support continuity of patient treatment, patient flow and protocols within the Bariatric Surgery Program – an American College of Surgeons-designated “Center of Excellence.”
Job Requirements:
•Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
•Master’s Degree in Nursing
•At least two years of nursing experience in surgery, neurosurgery, and/or surgical critical care
•New York State RN and NP certificates, as well as DEA certificate
•Work Monday to Friday (9AM to 5PM)
When you join us, you’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that welcomes your input and expertise.
Continuum Health Partners is committed to diversity and equal opportunity.
For consideration and to apply, please visit wehealny-employment.com and search for Job Number 40241.
Posted: 5/14/12
Expires: 6/15/12
Immediate Need for a Nurse Practitioner!
Iowa Health Physicians and Clinics, an affiliate of the Iowa Health System, is searching for a qualified, creative, and engaging Nurse Practitioner to lead a dynamic and fast growing weight loss management program at Iowa Health Des Moines Weight Loss Specialists. This position includes serving as both a provider of services and as the program leader for continued growth of this highly regarded program. Work in collaboration with weight loss surgeons as well as a seasoned clinical support team. Candidates must have appropriate licensing and certification. This opportunity includes a highly competitive salary and benefit package.
To apply, please contact Rachel Gustafson by email at GustafRA@ihs.org.
Posted: 4/24/2012
Expires: 7/25/2012
Montefiore Medical Center has redefined healthcare. Through our multidisciplinary approach, we are able to provide access to a wide variety of medical specialties for a full range of clinical services, ensuring seamless, coordinated care for our patients. This unique team approach infuses camaraderie between physicians, nurses and other specialty care providers. And it is this type of environment that has allowed us to become one of the nation’s premier healthcare systems.
Currently, we are seeking a Bariatric Program Coordinator to join our astonishing team. In this position, you will direct the daily clinical operations of our Bariatric Program to ensure the continuous maintenance of optimal patient flow and the cost-effective delivery of high-quality care. This involves managing and evaluating the performance of bariatric team members, holding meetings to review patient progress as well as operational changes, helping approve patient throughputs, and managing data in the ACS BSCN database or a similar database.
On the strategic end, you will analyze operations and relevant data to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend ways to enhance program performance during planning sessions. This will often require working closely with other departments to expand and integrate program services.
Additional responsibilities include coordinating new patient seminars, support group sessions and preoperative classes; conducting continuing education sessions for staff; assisting bariatric team members with research efforts; and managing program accreditation activities.
To qualify, you must have a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field; NP, PA, RN or RD licensure; and previous experience managing a similar program, division or department. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is also required.
Take your career to a higher plateau as we move to the next level of success in improving and advancing patient care. To learn more, visit montefiore.org/careers. For consideration, please send resume to aatako@montefiore.org. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Posted 4/12/2012
Expires 5/13/2012
South Nassau Communities Hospital, a 435-bed acute care facility, has been delivering exceptional patient care for over 80 years. We provide inpatient, ambulatory, home health, restorative, preventative and emergency medicine services to our community. Located on the beautiful South Shore of Nassau County, LI, home of world-class golf and beaches, SNCH is only 30 minutes from all of the cultural attractions of NYC. (One Healthy Way, Oceanside, NY 11572, United States)
We currently have an opening for a Bariatric Coordinator in our Center for Weight and Life Management. Specializing in weight loss surgery and long-term patient management, the Center helps our patients take control of their obesity and regain their health. Established since 2001, our highly trained team of surgeons, nurses, nutritionists, exercise therapists and psychologists, provide our patients with a multi-disciplinary program that treats the whole body before, during and after surgery.
Responsibilities:
Coordinates care for bariatric surgery patients and management of ongoing Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence (BSCOE) compliance. This includes bariatric program development, patient and staff education, as well as oversight of multidisciplinary teams and acting as the liaison between the hospital and surgical practice. Coordinates and facilitates monthly community lectures and support group meetings. Conducts pre-operative patient education classes.
Qualifications:
• Current NYS RN, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License
• Clinical experience in Bariatrics (surgical weight loss program) with knowledge of Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence Standards preferred
• Program Development experience with the ability to lead and direct interdisciplinary work group
• Demonstrated ability to make administrative and clinical decisions related to the assessments, treatments, and/or age-specific care of patients
• Previous marketing experience
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile statistics, including attention to detail
• Working knowledge of insurance verification procedures
• Must be able to regularly travel between the hospital and physician practice site
• Must be able to travel to various venues and exhibit flexibility, adapting readily to changes in the work environment or work schedule.
Apply online at: www.southnassau.org
EOE.
Posted: 3/28/2012
Expires: 6/29/2012
Immediate opening for FT PA in General Surgery with emphasis in laparoscopic, endoscopic, and bariatric surgery. PA will first assist in surgery, see patients in clinic, and participate in group visits for surgeon practicing in Moore & Norman, OK. Competitive salary and benefits. Good hand-eye coordination and technical skills a must. Experience not required but will be considered. Must be eligible for Oklahoma license.
Contact via email preferred. Interested parties send questions or CV/resume.
Lana Nelson
lnelson@journeyclinic.com
Posted 2/28/2012
Expires 5/28/2012
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