AK - RN Diabetes Case Manager and Educator - Juneau

Centstone HC•Juneau, AK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining a formal comprehensive diabetes education program encompassing medical/clinical providers, physical therapists, mental health practitioners, and health educators. The role monitors equipment that provides eligible patients with the tools and support to self-manage their diabetes, thus reducing chronic care costs. SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement. Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Requirements

A valid, current RN license in the state of Alaska.
Certification as a Diabetic Educator OR eligible to apply for certification within 2 years.
Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years.
3 years’ general nursing or dietetic experience, preferred.
1 year’s work experience in diabetic care and management, preferred.
Knowledge of Diabetes case management, practices, and procedures to assess patient care.
Knowledge of health promotion and patient education activities.
Knowledge of customs of ethnic groups within the various Alaska Native geographic locations.
Skills in performing a variety of responsible diabetic care procedures requiring professional knowledge and consideration of specific patient conditions and treatments.
Skills in employing tact and sensitivity in stressful situations such as dealing with catastrophic illnesses, dying, and death.
Skills in oral and written communication.
Skills in computer use.
Skills in teaching.
Skills in organization.
Ability to appreciate cultural differences and their effect on health care delivery.
Ability to work independently in completing tasks.
Ability to lead group programs.
Ability to engage patients in self-management activities.
Ability to provide positive feedback to patients.
Ability to prioritize and use good judgment.
Ability to coordinate a variety of issues while being frequently interrupted.

Responsibilities

Provides education and case management to people with diabetes, prediabetes, and gestational diabetes.
Maintains diabetes registries for people with diabetes, prediabetes, and gestational diabetes.
Ensures all patients receive annual exams, laboratory tests, immunizations, and education as recommended by IHS Standards of Care for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes.
Coordinates primary and secondary prevention goals for patients with diabetes through active participation with the SEARHC Consortium Diabetes team.
Coordinates completion of the annual IHS Diabetes Audit.
Utilizes audit data, other reports, and RPMS tools to provide the highest quality of care.
Facilitates education and implementation of IHS Standards of Care for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes to medical providers, dietitians, nurses, and other related personnel through education programs and direct training.
Supports and models the SEARHC Seven Standards of Excellence.
Answers inquiries of a general nature by nursing staff, provider staff, other departments, visitors, and patients, assisting them in a friendly and cooperative manner.
Receives and relays messages to personnel and uses proper telephone etiquette.