Bariatric Program Coordinator RN

*Overview*

St. Lukes Health Sugar Land Hospital offers the latest technology and treatments for residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. Our services range from heart care and neuroscience to robotic surgery. Our recently opened Family Birthing Center offers incomparable care and amenities in a spa-like environment to provide a VIP?Very Important Pregnancy?experience. Since 2008 our experienced doctors nurses and support staff have provided expert care to support our community.

*Responsibilities*

The Clinical Coordinator serves as a clinical expert to the patient and clinical staff. Ensures efficient medical management

of patients by expediting communication with physicians, patients and clinical staff. This responsibility includes

enhancement of customer satisfaction through patient/family teaching of clinical tests/procedures and appropriate

utilization of the Health Center’s resources to optimize patient care. Coordinator serves to facilitate appropriate patient

flow through the weight management bariatric surgery process. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner

consistent with our mission and values. BSN preferred.

• Appropriately facilitates the patient through the weight management program to include the pre-surgical phase.
• Arranges/schedules all outpatient testing requirements
• Acts as a resource to patient and appropriate staff regarding insurance requirements for completion of bariatric
  
  

surgery process

• Completes initial inquiry for insurance benefits
• Obtains and communicates medical policy requirements that are patient-specific
• Completes pre-authorization procedures for insurance when required
• Keeps patients updated through process
• Ensures integrity of bariatric support group
  
  

Job Description

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• Schedules support group meetings
• Notifies bariatric patient population of planned support groups or change
• Reviews utilization of tests/procedures to minimize patient costs and eliminate duplication of tests/procedures.
• Close collaborative relationship with medical staff and ancillary departments to ensure efficient medical
  
  

management.

• Serves as mentor/teacher for nursing staff regarding the bariatric patient.
• Responsive to questions from clinical staff regarding care of the bariatric patient.
• Facilitates continued growth of the bariatric surgery program.
  
  

*Qualifications*

Required

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience in an acute setting.

Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license

BLS required within 30 days

ACLS required within 6 months

*Pay Range*

$35.28 - $51.16 /hour