Bariatric Nurse Navigator
About the role
The Bariatric Nurse Navigator functions as a member of the bariatric multidisciplinary team and serves as an advocate and educator for bariatric patients, from preoperative to the postoperative status. The Bariatric Nurse Navigator is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. S/he will work with patients to include, inpatients, outpatients, physicians, allied health professionals, and the community through program development, planning, organizing, implementation, assessment and patient education for the bariatric program. To collect and submit accurate, complete, and timely data to the MBSAQIP Data Registry Platform. S/he will service as a resource that navigates patients through complex healthcare environments for the optimization of care and outcomes. S/he assists in the planning, organizing, facilitating, coordinating and delegating of high-quality care to the defined group of patients served by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program and clinic.
Responsibilities
- Assist in all aspects of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program
- Work with inpatients, outpatients, physicians, allied health professionals, and the community through program development, planning, organizing, implementation, assessment and patient education
- Collect and submit accurate, complete, and timely data to the MBSAQIP Data Registry Platform
- Serve as a resource that navigates patients through complex healthcare environments for the optimization of care and outcomes
- Assist in planning, organizing, facilitating, coordinating and delegating high-quality care to the defined group of patients served by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program and clinic
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited associates, or baccalaureate degree nursing program
- Minimum of one year of nursing experience in a Bariatric Center of excellence or in bariatric surgical patient management
- Nursing License in the State of Texas
- Successfully completion of the MBSCR Online Training Program
Qualifications
- Preferred: Bachelor of Science of Nursing
- Preferred: current Certified Bariatric Nurse or within 24 months of hire
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts