Staff Nurse III - Bariatric Clinic

Position Description

Examples of Duties

• Serves as primary point of contact to prospective bariatric surgery patients and manages and promptly responds to requests for program information.
• Develops, maintains, and evaluates patient care standards for the clinic
• Maintains relevant policies and procedures and coordinates patient education, outcomes data collection, quality improvement efforts, and education to relevant staff in the various aspects of bariatric procedures with a focus on patient safety.
• Supports the development of written protocols and education 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.
• Acts as a consultant and clinical resource to clinic staff through provision of patient care and coordination of care.
• Coordinates patient and referring provider outreach activities in support of clinical program growth.
• Develops and implements action plans to enhance patient satisfaction and access as well as provider productivity.
• Participates in patient, family, and staff programatic teaching; Coordinates appropriate written patient education materials.
• Supports and/or participates in research programs, community education, and outreach programs

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

• Current theory, principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing.
• Medical terminology, medical instruments & equipment.
• Routines typical to an acute-care hospital.
• The uses and effects of medicines and narcotics.
• Federal, State, Local laws & regulations & TJC standards that govern the nursing practice & delivery of health care.
• Current treatments, drugs and equipment associated with area of specialization.
• Advance theoretical concepts, principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing and health care.
• Mode of action and effects of medicines and narcotics.
• Advance treatments, drugs and equipment associated with an area of specialization.
• Principles and practices of quality assurance; safety policies of quality assurance.
• Safety policies and procedures related to nursing.

• Community resource available to provide patient care & follow-up.
• Computer applications related to nursing.
• Principles of supervision, training, directing and evaluating subordinates.

• Perform the full range or registered nursing duties and responsibilities.
• Plan and organize nursing plans for patients.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt and effective course of action.
• Provide excellent customer service and establish and maintain an effective working relationship.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, patients and other hospital staff.
• Perform Specialized and advance nursing tasks.
• Utilize staff effectively in the conduct of patient care, studies and projects.
• Review and edit written reports, policies and procedures, standards of care and quality and duties of the position.
• Keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization.

Additional Information

• Incumbents will be required to possess a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
• Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven.
• Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.
• Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays; and work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

• If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the Personnel Analyst for Natividad at (831) 783-2711.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your salary will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed above.