SWL Program Coordinator/RN

3 weeks ago


Brewer, United States Northern Light Health Full time

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Department:  Surgical Weight Loss Clinic

Position is located: Union Street

Work Type:  Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule:  8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Summary :

The Surgical Weight Loss Program Coordinator oversees the clinical operations of the Surgical Weight Loss Program at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. Includes maintenance of program accreditation and coordination of patient care through the program. Assist with development and tracking of yearly QI project, maintenance of data collection for ACS certification. In addition, this role drives all program enhancements and initiatives.

Responsibilities :

Review, revise and develop clinical guidelines concerning all types of bariatric procedures and disseminated policies and protocols to the clinical staff in preoperative evaluation, the OR and other patient care areas. Work with Medical Director to coordinate patient care protocols. Patient navigation and coordination of - bariatric procedures performed annually including laparoscopic, robotically assisted gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable banding and revision of prior weight loss procedures. Responsible for directing the operation, marketing, customer experience, and clinical outcomes for the programs. Participates in Process and Quality Improvement initiatives to positively affect patient outcomes; ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, patient safety, and quality initiatives to achieve optimal clinical and organizational outcomes. Coordinate a multidisciplinary team for the program as set forth by the accreditation. Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration, development, review and implementation of patient care protocols, clinical pathways and patient policies and procedures for care of bariatric surgery patients. Facilitate weight loss surgery support groups and information sessions and development and maintenance of online information session and online support group. Assess third party payer acquiescence. Complete yearly application for third party payers to maintain designation as a bariatric preferred provider. Maintain bariatric accreditation as a Bariatric Surgery Center with the American College of Surgeons/MBSAQIP Coordinates and facilitates the preparation and execution of the tri-annual ASC re-accreditation application and facility site visit. This includes but is not limited to; preparing application which includes program information, updates, volume reports, etc., coordinating with OR, admitting, hospital, department and inpatient personnel to obtain data as well as plan the physical site visit schedule, acting as direct contact to ACS for coordination of application and site visit details, coordinate physical site visit by planning for meeting space, schedule location visits, meetings with faculty and staff, chart review and act as the resource to the site reviewer Coordinating program staffing schedules; Dietitian sessions (individual consultations, group support and nutrition classes), program information sessions, etc. Evaluates outreach opportunities for program advancement, including participation in national seminars. Presentations on bariatric programs to local community and at ASMBS Obesity Week Performs additional duties as assigned.

Other Information :

BLS Required.

Competencies and Skills

Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan. Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation. Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved. Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Credentials

Required Registered Nurse

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