SMH -Program Coordinator Bariatric Surgery- RN – Full Time – Day Shift

Job ID JR209773 Date posted 09/09/2026

San Diego, California

• Sharp Memorial Hospital

• Day

• Regular

Overview

At Sharp, being a nurse means transforming the health care experience for your patients, for your colleagues and for yourself. In a collaborative environment with state-of-the-art facilities and advanced clinical practices, we encourage you to follow your passions wherever they take you.

As a recognized leader in nursing excellence with Magnet® recognitions for high-quality, patient-centered care, we invite you to join us in providing health care the way it should be. We offer a wide variety of nursing positions — from RNs and clinical nurse leads to case managers and clinical nurse specialists.

Success Profile

Wondering what qualities it takes to be a successful nursing professional at Sharp? View some of the traits we’re looking for below.

• Innovative

• Collaborative

• Resourceful

• Advocate

• Person-centered

• Critical Thinker

Job Details

Hours

Shift Start Time

Variable

Shift End Time

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement

8/40 -

• 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information

Weekend

Requirements

As Needed

On-Call Required

Yes

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum)

$53.570 - $69.120 - $77.410

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do

The Program Coordinator for Bariatric Surgery supports the operational, regulatory, and patient‑navigation functions of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. This role works in collaboration with the Bariatric Surgery Director and interdisciplinary team to coordinate program workflows, accreditation activities, patient progression, and quality initiatives across the continuum of bariatric care. The Bariatric Program Coordinator facilitates communication, education coordination, and compliance monitoring to support safe, effective, and patient‑centered bariatric services.

Required Qualifications

• 2 Years clinical experience in bariatric surgery, metabolic health, or complex surgical cases.

• California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing -REQUIRED

• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare related field.

• experience in a healthcare coordination, program management, or clinical support role.

• Experience supporting quality improvement, accreditation, or regulatory compliance activities.

• Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN) - American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery -PREFERRED

Essential Functions

• Program Operations and Coordination

Coordinate day‑to‑day operational activities of the bariatric surgery program in collaboration with the Bariatric Surgery Director and interdisciplinary team.

Serve as a central liaison among bariatric surgery, clinical nutrition, nursing, behavioral health, administrative staff, and external partners to ensure coordinated program workflows.

Anticipate operational program needs and support implementation of process improvements aligned with evidence‑based standards and organizational goals. This includes system initiatives related to bariatrics.

Maintain program policies, pathways, and procedures in collaboration with program leadership across Sharp.

• Accreditation, Compliance and Quality

Support program compliance with bariatric accreditation standards and applicable state and federal regulations. These include The Joint Commission, MBSAQIP standards, regulatory standards, etc.

Coordinate accreditation readiness activities, including documentation organization, policy maintenance, data validation support, and audit preparation.

Serve as a resource to staff regarding bariatric program standards, workflows, and regulatory expectations.

Support quality improvement initiatives related to patient safety, outcomes monitoring, and care coordination.

Identify patient safety risks and participate in strategies to reduce harm and improve program performance.

• Patient Navigation and Program Education

Coordinate patient progression through bariatric program requirements from referral through post‑operative follow‑up.

Reinforce program expectations, care pathways, and post‑surgical follow‑up requirements as provided by clinical team members.

Coordinate bariatric education classes, orientations, and support groups in collaboration with registered dietitians, behavioral health providers, and medical staff.

Direct patient‑specific clinical questions related to nutrition, medical clearance, or treatment planning to the appropriate licensed provider.

• Data, Documentation and Reporting

Coordinate data collection and validation processes to ensure accuracy and alignment with patient medical records and program requirements.

Maintain knowledge of documentation standards, electronic medical record workflows, and bariatric program tracking systems.

Support preparation of internal and external reports related to program outcomes and accreditation activities.

• Education and Professional Collaboration

Coordinate orientation and ongoing education for bariatric program staff, students, and community partners as appropriate.

Support development and maintenance of patient education materials in collaboration with providers.

Participate in committees, task forces, and workgroups related to bariatric services, quality improvement, and patient safety.

Demonstrate accountability for professional practice, continued learning, and role‑specific competency.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with bariatric care pathways and multidisciplinary program models.

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex processes and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and regulatory compliance.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

Our Mission and Values

At Sharp, our mission is to improve the health of those we serve with a commitment to excellence in all that we do. We aim to offer quality care and services that set community standards, exceed patients’ expectations and are provided in a caring, convenient, cost-effective and accessible manner.

We have a vision to transform the health care experience through a culture of caring, quality, safety, service, innovation and excellence. Our goal is to be the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care.

Our team members are the driving force behind our mission and vision. At Sharp, we’re focused on providing an environment that will meet the needs of both our patients and our employees. Our team members are encouraged to connect with their passions and recommit to the purpose of their work each day.

Benefits

Medical, vision

dental and more

Our flexible benefits include a choice of two HMO medical plans (both of which include vision), two PPO dental choices, flexible spending accounts, accident insurance, long-term disability insurance and life insurance.

Generous vacation

holiday and sick leave

We offer one of the most generous plans among health care systems in San Diego, and new Sharp employees start with 25 days of paid time off in just the first year.

Wellness

programs

We focus on your overall well-being by giving you tools to improve both yourself and your life — mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally and environmentally. Our focus is on balanced health and wellness to help you reach your health goals and enjoy life along the way.

Employee assistance

program

At Sharp, we understand that personal problems occasionally arise and you may need to seek outside professional advice. We’re here to help. Our employee assistance program helps employees develop and maintain a lifestyle that supports good health and productivity.

Retirement

plans

We’re proud to offer two retirement plans to match your needs. The Sharp$aver 401(a) plan matches your after-tax contributions and the 403(b) plan offers a long-term savings plan for pre-tax and Roth contributions with available loan and withdrawal provisions.

Educational opportunities

and tuition reimbursement

We support and encourage the growth and development of our employees through educational courses for credit in institutions of higher learning, continuing education programs (conferences, workshops, seminars) and specialty certification examinations.

Discount programs, perks and other benefits

Our employees are eligible to participate in several group voluntary benefit plans — including group legal, college savings, critical illness insurance, group auto and home insurance and pet insurance.