*Registered Nurse (RN), Bariatric Surgery* Part time days ** ** *Your experience matters* At Frye Regional Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a*registered nurse (RN)*joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to/making communities healthier/. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.** *Connect with our RN recruiting specialist* Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Jennifer Gold by texting 814-283-5450 or via phone 814-283-5450. *How you’ll contribute* You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing. *What we offer* Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: ** · Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts · Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees · Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage · Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching · Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness · Professional development and growth opportunities *Department/Unit Summary* Office is open Monday-Friday Coverage needed 4-5 days per week 8:00am-2:00pm 8:30am-3:00pm Schedule can be discussed further during interview *JOB SUMMARY* Works with program coordinator and staff to maintain a viable surgical weight loss program. Provides clinical expertise in bariatric nursing in a professional & orderly manner to patients and families. ** *Essential Functions* * Provides patient care directly or indirectly to all areas of surgical weight loss program * Works with medical staff to support clinical care provided to surgical weight loss patients * Screens patients to determine appropriateness for surgery * Provides daily follow up to bariatric surgery patients based on provider’s schedule * Provides education to patient/families at initial consultation and pre op * Post op phone calls * Reviews OR schedule and ED and Inpatient record daily for SWL readmits/reops * Communicates patient status to PCPs (following screening, progress to surgery, surgery details and follow up care) * Reviews incoming medical records * Monthly chart review * Active participant in monthly information sessions * Updates/maintains/configures presentations and reports as needed * Mandatory attendance/takes minutes at bariatric committee meetings * Reviews all re-op/re-admits/ER visits at MBS committee meetings * Maintains MBSCR certification through annual exam (to serve as backup MBSCR) * Responsible for annual QI project paperwork * Familiar with Cerner and trainable to use of Frye SWL and ACS databases * Good public speaking skills preferred * * *About our Health System* Frye Regional Medical Center is 355 bed acute hospital located in Hickory NC and is part ofLifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to/making communities healthier/®with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters. *Qualifications and requirements* Applicants should have a current state RN license Additional requirements: Minimum Education * Associate's degree required * Bachelor's degree preferred Licenses/Certifications * Basic Life Support (BLS) required * Current RN license to practice in NC * ASMBS Affiliate Membership *EEOC Statement* “Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.” **Job:** **Nursing* **Organization:** ** **Title:** *Registered Nurse (RN) -Bariatric Surgery Part time* **Location:** *NC-Hickory* **Requisition ID:** *7469-10631*