Bariatric Surgery Program Coordinator Posted Jul 22, 2007
Confidential, Durham, NC
 
Bariatric Surgery Program Coordinator,
Profession: Nursing Specialty: Surgical
Facility: Location: NC Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
Pay Range: DOE

Job Description:

Bariatric Surgery Program Coordinator, Regional Hospital
Monthly, exempt position


Job Description:
Greetings from Regional Hospital!

This Regional Hospital is a 369 bed acute care Hospital within the
Duke University Health System. Employees of this Regional Hospital
enjoy the personal touch that only a community hospital setting can
provide, while being part of a world class Health System.

Relocation: $3,000 (out of state)
Education/ Health Benefits:

Occupational Summary
Coordinate and participate in a variety of administrative and/or
clinical activities related to the bariatric surgery program or
hospital unit within Nursing Services; coordinate staff involved in
program activities and develop policies and procedures consistent with
program objectives.

Work Performed
Coordinate operational activities of assigned program or hospital
unit; make recommendations on specific operating problems and issue
instructions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Assist in the planning, development and implementation of goals and
objectives of assigned program or unit in conjunction with appropriate
division director and/or department head; evaluate program objectives
on a continual basis; recommend changes to existing policies and
procedures as appropriate. Participate in establishing and maintaining
communication between ancillary departments and physicians, nursing
personnel and other health care professionals regarding program and/or
unit policies and procedures. Plan and conduct meetings with staff
members involved in program activities to ensure compliance with
established practices and keep employees abreast of current standards;
develop, in conjunction with others, appropriate training and employee
orientation programs. Assist in the selection, provision and control
of resources required for subsequent performance of duties to include
equipment, supplies, space and facilities; establish standards to
ensure cost containment and to optimize working environment. Recommend
various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring,
performance appraisals, disciplinary actions and other related
activities. Compile and maintain records, reports and documentation of
program and/or unit activities to be used for program evaluation.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
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Qualifications:
Ideal Candidate(Qualifications): BSN or MSN. Experience working with
bariatric populations preferred. Patient and staff teaching experience
preferred