Diabetes Program Coordinator

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation•Dillingham, AK

About The Position

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Diabetes Program Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of the IHS Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) grant which encompasses patients living with diabetes and their families in the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation region. And supervision of the Diabetes RNs, RD and diabetes support staff.

Requirements

Preference will be given to a Registered Nurse with a current Alaska State License, or if an IHS employee, a current active RN license from another state. Will consider a BS in Health Science and 3 years’ experience working in a hospital setting.
Three years of experience working with diabetic grant programs/services.
Previous experience supervising professional staff.
Knowledge of diabetes and how it effects a person over their life span.
Certified Diabetic Educator (CDE); or be eligible to obtain national CDE certification within one year of commencing position.

Responsibilities

Administers patient care based on the philosophy and objectives of the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation and within the designated scope of practice.
Participates in planning for appropriate care of patients with gestational diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance and diabetes mellitus.
Provides the initial evaluation and treatment planning which includes outpatient evaluation, history taking, physical examination and patient education specific to diabetes related care.
Provides individual, therapeutic planning for patients utilizing clinical observations, and the medical care plan.
Documents observations on the electronic health record utilizing appropriate format. Records significant normal and all deviations from normal.
Refers complicated patient problems to the BBAHC physician for consultation or follow- ups of chronic condition.
Refers patient needing urgent care to the appropriate resource through the BBAHC physician.
Ensures proper infection control measures are initiated based upon the patient’s assessed need.
Provides culturally appropriate care that is in line with the patient’s cultural beliefs. Seeks physician guidance when/if there may be a conflict between what is best for the patient and their acceptance due to cultural norms.
Schedules clinic appointment times to provide continuity of care for patients.
Travels to villages providing diabetes patient care.
Provides thorough and comprehensive patient education based on best practice and ADA guidelines while ensuring that patients understand their care plan.
Manages and oversees the Special Diabetes Program for Indians grant services.
Facilitates the development and communication of effective program policies and procedures.
Coordinates and reports grant activities with the Grant Management Department aligning efforts with the BBAHC strategy map.
Manages a team of professional staff in delivering diabetes education and prevention services to 21 health clinics located in rural Alaskan villages.
Establishes objectives, evaluates staff outcomes, provides annual evaluations.