Clinical Nursing Coordinator (Bariatric Services / Weight Management)

Overview

About the Role

The Clinical Nursing Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the clinical and administrative

operations of the Bariatric Surgical Service. This includes oversight of support staff, clinic operations, surgical data collection, patient education, and compliance with all Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) standards. The Clinical Nursing Coordinator actively supports the multidisciplinary team in implementing evidence‐based practices and quality initiatives in alignment with ASMBS guidelines.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Oversees and monitors the continuum of care for bariatric patients, from initial consult through post‐operative follow‐up.
• Coordinates and participates in patient assessments, pre‐operative education, and post‐operative care plans in collaboration with physicians, dietitians, and support staff.
• Serves as the primary clinical liaison for patients navigating the bariatric program.
• Participates in patient rounds and quality improvement reviews.
• Coordinates MBSAQIP data collection, documentation, analysis, and quality reporting.
• Assists in development, review, and implementation of clinical guidelines, protocols, and policies.
• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission, state, federal, and MBSAQIP standards.
• Supports accreditation efforts by preparing documentation and participating in site visits.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Required :

What We Offer

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is NS / 03S - $96,678.00 - $120,871.00 - $145,065.00 in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

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