Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Coordinator - RN

Description

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we seek individuals passionate about their work and committed to delivering exceptional service and high-quality care. We are currently seeking a Part Time Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Care Coordinator to join the Surgical Services Team at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center.

Position Purpose

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center is seeking a Part Time Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Care Coordinator to support the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) Care Coordinator role. The schedule is flexible and may change based on the candidate, typically Monday - Wednesday between the hours of 8-5pm.

What You Will Do

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Cores Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Knowledge of performance improvement, billing, coding, and documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of evidence-based methodologies.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing, and computer skills 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 our bariatric patients.
• Assists/develops written protocols and education of nurses detailing the rapid communication and basic response to critical vital signs that is specifically required to minimize delays in the diagnosis and treatment of serious adverse events for the metabolic and bariatric population.
• Manages internal bariatric patient data base for all bariatric patients in their preoperative and postoperative journey. Highlights and 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 compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon. We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.

• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Minimun Qualifications

• Licensed in the state of Idaho as a Health Care Professional as 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

Ministry/Facility Information

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.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.