Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

 Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off

The MBS coordinator assists in program development, managing the accreditation process, ensuring continuous compliance with MBSAQIP standards, maintaining relevant pathways and protocols, patient education, monitoring outcomes data and collection, quality improvement initiatives and the education of relevant staff with a focus on metabolic and bariatric patient safety. The MBS coordinator supports the development of written protocols and education of nursing staff detailing the rapid communication and basic response to critical patient findings that are specifically required to minimize delays in the diagnosis and treatment of serious adverse events.

The MBS Coordinator administrates the MBS Committee and must attend all required meetings, one of which must be the annual comprehensive review meeting. Prepares the meeting agenda and ensure all necessary team members are present.

Collaborates on an ongoing basis with Medical Director, clinic staff and physicians, promoting positive communication techniques and the ability to problem solve at every level.

Works with Medical Director to anticipate and identify the needs of the center and creatively implements solutions to problems. Integrates Evidence Based Practice into clinic improvements.

Provides orientation/education for center and hospital staff, students, and other hospitals and community organizations, as requested.

Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient's care plan in coordination with the physician.

People At The Heart Of All We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Essential:

• Possession of a current license as a registered nurse in the State of Florida
• Minimum of five years registered nurse experience-three year’s current experience in the area of bariatrics preferred.
• Bachelor degree in health related field required, or actively in pursuit degree.
• Specialty certification within one year of eligibility.
• BLS for the Healthcare Provider certified.

Essential:

• Bachelor Degree

Essential:

• Bachelor degree in health related field required, or actively in pursuit degree.

Other information:
Experience Essential:
-Minimum of five years registered nurse experience.

Experience Preferred:
-Three year’s current experience in the area of bariatrics preferred.

Certification Essential:
-BLS for the Healthcare Provider certified
-Specialty certification within one year of eligibility

License Essential:
- Registered Nurse