RN CLINICAL COORDINATOR - BARIATRIC PROGRAM SPECIALIST

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The RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Bariatric Program Specialist assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care based on LCMC's standards of care and policies.

Delegates work and provides supervision to professional and other personnel involved in the delivery of patient care. Demonstrates clinical expertise in defined nursing unit.

Responsible for assisting clinical and operations managers in implementing hospital / departmental and / or service line goals within nursing unit.

Accountable for the service quality within the overall guidelines set by the Department Director. Assesses, plans, evaluate, and documents the clinical care process of assigned care unit / as needed.

Assigns duties to professional and ancillary personnel based on patients' needs, available staff, and unit needs. Works with unit management to evaluate patient care delivery, patient outcomes, customer relations and efficiency / effectiveness of service.

Supervises the preparation and maintenance of patient clinical records. Responsible for maintaining established inventory standards for medicines, solutions, supplies, equipment and correct use of narcotics.

Responsible for direct patient care as needed. Performs all other duties as assigned.

GENERAL DUTIES

Ensures delivery of high-quality patient care including assessment, planning, intervention / evaluation, and monitoring completion of patient education and discharge planning

Participates in the day-to-day operations of the department, under supervision of nursing manager / director. Acts as a clinical and operations resource person maintaining current knowledge of clinical practice and departmental operations.

Plans daily staffing coverage according to department needs and appropriate skill mix. Adheres to the staffing plan and monitors staffing level on a daily basis.

Modifies staffing patterns based on patient acuity, current technology, and available resources.

Maintains employee accountability with all hospital policies and procedures.

Inspects department and completes routine environmental rounds. Completes safety rounds as prescribed by organizational safety plan.

Completes regular rounds on all patients to assure that needs are met and resolves any issues that are identified. Monitors compliance of core measure initiatives for all appropriate patients.

Participates in chart review to evaluate compliance with quality standards. Participates in monitoring quality control standards for the department.

Participates in cross-organizational activities to improve organizational performance.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

1 year of professional nursing experience in relevant specialty area (medical / surgical, intensive care, emergency, perioperative, etc.).

Prior Case Management or RN Patient Navigator experience is preferred.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program

Required : Associates Degree

Preferred : BSN

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Louisiana. American Heart Association BLS-HCP.

WORK SHIFT :

Days (United States of America)

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Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way.

Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little come on in attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary

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• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work.

This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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