Director Bariatric Surgery Program Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Bariatric Nurse Navigator you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital Metropolitan which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

The Bariatric Nurse Navigator functions as a member of the bariatric multidisciplinary team and serves as an advocate and educator for bariatric patients, from preoperative to the postoperative status.

The Bariatric Nurse Navigator is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. S/he will work with patients to include, inpatients, outpatients, physicians, allied health professionals, and the community through program development, planning, organizing, implementation, assessment and patient education for the bariatric program. To collect and submit accurate, complete, and timely data to the MBSAQIP Data Registry Platform.

S/he will service as a resource that navigates patients through complex healthcare environments for the optimization of care and outcomes. S/he assists in the planning, organizing, facilitating, coordinating and delegating of high-quality care to the defined group of patients served by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program and clinic. bariatric clinic.

-Graduate of an accredited associates, or baccalaureate degree nursing program

-Minimum of one year of nursing experience  in a Bariatric Center of excellence or in bariatric surgical patient management

-Preferred: Bachelor of Science of Nursing

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

Nursing License in the State of Texas

Preferred current Certified Bariatric Nurse or within 24 months of hire

Successfully completion of the MBSCR Online Training Program

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan houses 370 bed. We house the largest emergency room in downtown San Antonio. Our women’s pavilion is the only freestanding, center city facility dedicated to the health of women and their newborn babies. We welcome nearly 3,000 newborns into the world each year. We are home to the Methodist Weight Loss Center. We have been designated an American Society for Metabolic Surgery Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence®.

Our hospital has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare. We are the first hospital in San Antonio to achieve Pathway to Excellence designation. Methodist Hospital Metropolitan has been recognized by Leapfrog for focus on safety and quality. We received a Grade A Hospital Safety Score for 8 consecutive rating periods. We are proud to be an Accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology and Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. We were the premier Texas hospital to earn a Gold Seal of Approval for Sepsis Certification. Join our accredited team today.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Bariatric Nurse Navigator opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.