Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Coordinator - RN

Employment Type: Part time, Day Shift

About the Role

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center is seeking a Part-Time Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Care Coordinator to join the Surgical Services Team. The schedule is flexible and possibly subject to change, based on the hired candidate; Monday - Wednesday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

At Saint Alphonsus, the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating bariatric patient care with providers, triaging bariatric patients (telephonically/in-person), conducting pre-visit chart reviews to assess and anticipate bariatric patient care needs, developing and providing patient education, coordinating care across the continuum, and supporting quality improvement activities within the practice at Saint Alphonsus Medical Group Metabolic and Bariatric Center.

Responsibilities

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Knowledge of performance improvement, billing, coding, and documentation requirements highly desired.
• Knowledge of evidence-based methodologies.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills are essential, with the ability to relate and motivate effectively with patients and clinical staff.
• Works in coordination with all MBS team members including PSRs, MAs, and bariatric insurance coordinator to provide high-quality, compassionate, and seamless care for bariatric patients.
• Assists/develops written protocols and education of nurses detailing rapid communication and basic response to critical vital signs specifically required to minimize delays in diagnosis and treatment of serious adverse events for the metabolic and bariatric population.
• Manages internal bariatric patient database for all bariatric patients in their preoperative and postoperative journey.

Requirements

• Licensed in the state of Idaho as a Health Care Professional (Registered Nurse - RN).
• Licensed in the state of Oregon as a Health Care Professional (Registered Nurse) within 6 months of hire.
• BSN preferred.
• Registration as an MBS Coordinator preferred.
• Three years of direct patient care experience desirable.

Benefits

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance complements the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle unique to Idaho and Oregon.

• Market-competitive pay.
• Generous PTO.
• Multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
• Retirement planning and matching.
• College savings plans for your family.
• Multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational opportunities.

Schedule

Monday - Wednesday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexible and possibly subject to change based on the hired candidate).

About Us

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health.
• The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II).
• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.