Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

What

What You'll Do:

• Assesses, implements, evaluates, and oversees overall programming of the Bariatric Service Line according to policies, procedures, patient education, and standards of practice of the medical center, accrediting organizations, and governmental regulations, with a focus on patient safety.

• Coordinates clinical activities, professional and public education, quality and process improvement, research, outcomes data submission and leadership functions in compliance with the MBSAQIP.

• Collaborate with providers to develop and implement standards of care for select patient populations.

• Functions as a liaison between staff, physicians, social workers, mental health staff, dieticians, and patients/families by assessing, securing, and coordinating appropriate services regarding weight loss care.

• Coordinates a recommended process for individuals considering surgery, including post-surgical and follow up care.

• Collects and organizes data and works with the clinical reviewer to ensure timely submission of outcomes data.

• Ensures support group availability to assist with pre-op and post-op patient needs.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license from the State licensing board (must be licensed in the State in which patient care is provided)
• 1 year related experience in a clinic, specialty clinic, or acute hospital setting
• 2 years experience in obesity disease management and/or weight loss Surgery preferred