Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Associate Degree (ADN) prepared nurses with 5 years of clinical nursing experience and experience with diabetes education or counseling (glucose meter) required.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent verbal, written and communication skills required.
• Must possess sound decision-making, time management and negotiating skills.
• Excellent computer skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability and interest in the care of individuals with chronic disease.
• Licensed Registered Nurse with NH eligibility.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• CDE strongly preferred or must complete CDE certification program within 3 years in the position.
• CDE Certfied Diabetes Educator within three years of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the assessment of patient’s physical, emotional and social needs.
• In collaboration with the Pediatric Endocrinology team develops and assumes responsibility for care planning.
• Assists patient with the development of their short- and long-term goals.
• Provides diabetes education, interactively and collaboratively with patient and care team.
• Tracks and ensures appropriate follow up care.
• Maintains communication with the patient, their family, and the care team to monitor and refine treatment plan.
• Participates in audits, medical record reviews, surveys and studies. Documents in the EMR (electronic medical record).
• Utilizes resources to assist with identification of diabetic patients who are in poor control of their diabetes. Identifies gaps in care by utilizing the diabetic registry.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, care coordinator meetings, divisional meetings, and weekly case conferences. Serves as an active participant in the Diabetes recognition program.
• Assists patients in the development of annual goals and the identification of outcomes for continuous quality improvement.
• Maintains knowledge on new guidelines and medications.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.