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NURSE PRACTITIONER - Bariatric Surgical Coordinator - Dallas, TX: Baylor Health Care System

Job ID156524_1
Company NameBaylor Health Care System
Job CategoryHealthcare
LocationDallas, TX
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
Experience5-10 Years Experience
Desired Education LevelOther
Date PostedOctober 30, 2009 (Reposted Nov 22)

Baylor Health Care System is a not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system with many care locations in the Dallas-Ft. Worth community. Nurse Practitioner, Bariatric Surgical Coordinator

The Bariatric Surgical Coordinator will plan, coordinate, and implement care of the bariatric surgical patient through all phases of obesity treatment including workup, surgery, and recovery with life-long multi-disciplinary team management. Serve as a liaison between the weight loss surgery out-patient clinic and the participating surgeons practice, hospital bariatric nursing staff and key related areas of the hospital for the care of the bariatric patient. Perform patient assessment including comprehensive physical examination, post clinical procedures under the physician's directions and collect and interpret diagnostic data and testing as needed. Develops and maintains active bariatric practice.

Job Functions
I. Coordinate the care of the bariatric patient including pre-operative assessment, surgical requirements and post operative follow-up under direction of the physician.

Collect and interpret diagnostic data as necessary including making referrals as appropriate.

II. Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive best-practice bariatric program as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

III. Develop and implement bariatric education tools and materials for the clinic staff, hospital, and patients and provide regular in-service education to nursing and key staff.

IV. Maintain continuing education including membership in ASMBS or other obesity related organization.

V. Responsible for oversight of ongoing BSCOE compliance.

VI. Collect and processes all clinical outcomes data in a timely and accurate manner.

VII. Assist physician on hospital rounds and prepare progress entries for patient medical record.

VIII. Is a member of the Bariatric Education/Curriculum Council and attends all meetings.

IX. Initiate or change patient care orders under circumstance of change in condition under physician orders.

Baylor Benefits
At Baylor, you'll enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
  • 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
  • Flexible schedules
  • Employee Assistance Program
Join Baylor
Explore a system of rewards and unmatched opportunities with health care's brightest minds.

TO APPLY: Contact Rose Coker at rose.coker@baylorhealth.edu or call (214) 820-6942.

License(s) Required:
Registered Nurse
RN Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner required

Relevant License(s)/Certification(s):
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BLS - Basic Life Support

Required Education &/or Experience:
Master of Science - Nursing
2 years of associated experience

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