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Bariatric Program Coordinator (RN) - Full Time - Mercy Plaza

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Mercy Plaza

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Responsible for development, promotion and coordination of the Bariatric Program and services at Mercy Hospital.

Posted Sep 21

Unit and setting
Mercy Oklahoma Clinics · Hospital Experience: Knowledgeable regarding bariatric surgery, bariatric care and special needs related to the bariatric patient.bariatric patients
License
RN license Licensure: Current RN in the state of practice.
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current RN in the state of practice Licensure: Current RN in the state of practice.
Certification
Current Basic Life Support Certification/Registration: Current Basic Life Support.
Education
Graduated from an accredited RN nursing school Education: Graduated from an accredited RN nursing school.
Experience
Knowledgeable regarding bariatric surgery, bariatric care and special needs related to the bariatric patient Experience: Knowledgeable regarding bariatric surgery, bariatric care and special needs related to the bariatric patient.
Experience
Skills in program development, operations, presentation and budgeting Skills in program development, operations, presentation and budgeting.
Also asks
Use of the EMR Use of the EMR.
Also asks
Ability to hear and read effectively Ability to hear and read effectively.
Also asks
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
Also asks
Ability to navigate effectively in many computer systems Ability to navigate effectively in many computer systems.
Also asks
Ability to work in a team-focused environment Ability to work in a team-focused environment.
Also asks
Ability to work in a rapid-paced work environment Ability to work in a rapid-paced work environment.
Also asks
Ability to work independently Ability to work independently.
Also asks
Good problem-solving skills Good problem-solving skills.
Also asks
Ability to provide quality bedside patient care Ability to provide quality bedside patient care.

Preferred

Certification
Certified Bariatric Nurse Preferred Certification/Registration: Certified Bariatric Nurse
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing Preferred Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing.
Experience
Chart review/Data collection and report writing experience Chart review/Data collection and report writing experience preferred.
Experience
Skills in public relations and in development of interdepartmental relationships Preferred Experience: Skills in public relations and in development of interdepartmental relationships Experience in data entry, data bases and data registries.
Experience
Experience in data entry, data bases and data registries
Also asks
Excellent computer skills in development of presentations and reports Preferred Other: Excellent computer skills in development of presentations and reports.

What it pays

Tuition assistance
Offered
Eligibility
From day oneworking 32+ hours per pay period

Benefits

  • Benefitsmedical coverage
  • Benefitsdental coverage
  • Benefitsvision coverage
  • Benefitspaid time off
  • Benefitstuition support
  • Benefitsmatched retirement plans
More benefits (2)
  • medical
  • dental

The role and schedule

Day to day
development, promotion and coordination of the Bariatric Program and services Responsible for development, promotion and coordination of the Bariatric Program and services at Mercy Hospital.
Day to day
provide quality bedside patient care

The workplace

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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

Original listing

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  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Nursing
  • Nursing
  • Regular
  • Full-time
  • Mercy Oklahoma Clinics
  • JR245718

Find your calling at Mercy!

Responsible for development, promotion and coordination of the Bariatric Program and services at Mercy Hospital. Performs duties consistent with the established stand of practice, the goal of Mercy, and within the philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy and the Employee Code of Conduct. Performs related duties as assigned.

Position Details

Education

Graduated from an accredited RN nursing school.

Licensure

Current RN in the state of practice.

Experience

Knowledgeable regarding bariatric surgery, bariatric care and special needs related to the bariatric patient. Skills in program development, operations, presentation and budgeting. Use of the EMR. Chart review/Data collection and report writing experience preferred.

Certification/Registration: Current Basic Life Support. Other: Ability to hear and read effectively.

Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

Ability to navigate effectively in many computer systems.

Ability to work in a team-focused environment.

Ability to work in a rapid-paced work environment.

Ability to work independently.

Good problem-solving skills.

Ability to provide quality bedside patient care.

Preferred

Education

Bachelors of Science in Nursing.

Preferred

Experience

Skills in public relations and in development of interdepartmental relationships Experience in data entry, data bases and data registries.

Preferred Certification/Registration: Certified Bariatric Nurse

Preferred Other: Excellent computer skills in development of presentations and reports.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

What's around it?

In Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City, OKFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% below the US average

Median rent
$1,130/mo
Household income
$68,656/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Oklahoma City, OK

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