Registered Nurse (RN) - Bariatric Surgery Coordinator at J-Vers

Magnet Recognized:  Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has received consecutive ANCC Magnet re-designations for meeting rigorous standards for nursing excellence and job satisfaction.

Culture:  Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera:  Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Avera is currently seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Bariatric Surgery Coordinator looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera’s patient-focused settings.

Position Highlights:

• Compensation: Immediately, Avera starts you with great wages, excellent benefits including health, dental, paid time off, and generous retirement.
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
• Career Growth: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified.

Job Summary

Responsible for the coordination of clinical excellence through concurrent monitoring of clinical outcomes and effective clinical quality processes. Collaborates with the medical staff and healthcare team by assessing and facilitating, planning, and advocating for the health needs of the bariatric surgical patient. Will perform clinical auditing and data abstraction of patient records in support of facility’s quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.  Coordinates and oversees the bariatric surgical process from initial intake through long term post-operative patient care needs. 

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Previous nursing experience preferred

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of multi-state licensure required.

Work Schedule

• Day/Evening Shifts, Monday-Friday; 48 hours every 2 weeks

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

• $32.50 - $48.75 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?