What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Clinician- Bariatric Surgery position at Westchester Medical Center Health Network?
Internal Posting: 2/18/25#to 3/3/25 ##Nurse Clinician for Bariatric Surgery Summary:#The Nurse Clinician will#assist in providing for the management of patient care by means of clinical expertise gained in a specialized aspect of nursing care such#as Bariatric#surgery. Responsibilities will include: Assisting staff in carrying out the nursing process of physically caring for selected patients in the area of expertise;#providing specialized care for a select patient population in a defined area of clinical practice.#Collaborates with health care teams in assuring and documenting the clinical status of patients in the area of expertise;#collaborates with nursing staff and other health professionals in providing educational programs for selected patients and families. Acts as a role model for staff, providing guidance in the area of expertise.#Acts as a resource person for patients and families.#Participates in selected research activities, collects data and applies current research findings to the selected patient population.#Collaborates with other leadership staff in the formulation and/or revision of standards of care.# License, Certification and Registration:#Current licensure in New York State as a Registered Professional Nurse. Training and Experience: Three years of professional nursing experience in a hospital or health care agency,#where the primary function of the position was nursing in a hospital or health care agency, two years of which must have been in the area of specialization.
