Registered Nurse Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Coordinator

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Manages accreditation criteria and ensures compliance with MBSAQIP standards. 
• Administrates the MBS Committee and oversees its activities.
• Develops and maintains patient care pathways and protocols.
• Provides education to physicians, staff, patients, and the community. Supports the development of protocols and nursing staff education.
• Monitors outcomes data and provides feedback to surgeons. Identifies and gathers data for quality improvement (QI) initiatives.
• Serves as a liaison between the facility and metabolic, bariatric proceduralists, and general surgeons. Collaborates with in-house departments to ensure continuity of care.
• Prepares for accreditation site visits and ensures readiness. Ensures timely submission of outcomes data to the MBSAQIP Registry.
• Promotes communication and problem-solving among the Bariatric Medical Director, practice staff, physicians, and other directors. Other duties as assigned.

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

• 1+ years experience as an RN in surgical setting [Required]
• Experience in care of patients with morbid obesity [Preferred]
• Experience with program development [Preferred]

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN) [Preferred]
• Metabolic and Bariatric Surgical Clinical Reviewer (MBSCR) [Preferred]

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.