Nurse

Department Of Health And Human Services • Crownpoint, NM

162d • $97,271 - $126,446

About The Position

This position is located in Diabetes Program within the Division of Public Health at the Crownpoint Healthcare Facility, Crownpoint, New Mexico. The purpose of the position is to facilitate all aspects of the multidisciplinary programs dedicated to educating, treating, and monitoring individuals diagnosed with diabetes mellitus as well as implementing preventive programs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
• Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service.
• Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current diabetic registry on the automated system and/or other appropriate systems/programs and contacts non-compliant patients.
• Reviews performance of the diabetes program and DM team to identify areas of strength and areas for improvement and to develop a plan for improvement and growth and recommendations.
• Assists the various programs within the division in organizing a community diabetes outreach education program.
• Assumes primary responsibility to develop written policies and procedures for diabetes education and health promotion/disease prevention programs and outreach programs.
• Provides initial competency check-off of accu-check and Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) machines to new clinical staff to assure consistent technique.
• Evaluate psychosocial and cultural aspects of diabetes as a chronic illness and provides relevant care to individuals and groups.
• Identifies and develops program plans for diabetes education program to establish priorities to be used in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects.
• Facilitates collaboration in program development, implementation, and evaluation addressing priorities between I.H.S, Tribal, community, school and private entities.
• Works closely with other health care providers and ancillary services to facilitate patient care.
• Assists with development and tracks SDPI budget.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Government housing may be available.
• Student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees