OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center is looking for a bright, energetic, self- motivated individual who would like to help us build our bariatric surgery program.  You will have the freedom to start from the ground up. This position will be challenged with creating a bariatric program that will meet all the credentials for a center of excellence. 

Working with other disciplines, the nurse practitioner will be the pivotal health care professional for patient care coordination and program credentialing.  We have two bariatric surgeons, dieticians, exercise specialists, and psychologists. 

If you are creative and enjoy being involved with both patient care and program development then you may find this position a perfect fit.   We are the only medical center in the Rock River Valley that is doing bariatric surgery.  As the only Magnet facility in this region, we already stand out as the premier place to practice nursing.  Come join our team and make a difference!!!!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Nurse Practitioner (Bariatric Coordinator) provides professional leadership in working with the bariatric practice staff, hospital personnel, referring physicians and patients.  Provides specialized care to the bariatric patient population by effectively coordinating the patient through the entire experience, including pre-operative weight loss programs, surgical requirements and post operative follow-up.  The goal of the coordinator is to optimize patient outcomes and improve the quality of life to the morbidly obese through efficient practice management and clinical and educational expertise. The coordinator will manage all components of the program and work collaboratively with the Manager of Ambulatory care for strategic planning and program direction.