Chronic Disease Nurse (Diabetes/Hypertension)

Position Summary

Perform the duties required to coordinate and monitor nursing services for the Chronic Disease Department. Provide direct care with patients, work with Health Coaches and BCCCP Follow-Up Assistant.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.

Experience: Five (5) years' experience in ambulatory care, hospital and/or community health nursing. Experience in ambulatory care, hospital or community health nursing.

Skills and Abilities:

• Good organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work with people with diverse ethnic backgrounds.
• Strong computer skills including the use of word process, spreadsheet and e-mail software.
• Able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.

Residency and Transportation Requirement: Must possess a valid driver's license and automobile with insurance coverage as required by the State of Missouri.

License(s)/Certification(s) Required: Licensed RN in Missouri and CPR certified.

Essential Functions

• Work with health coaches' compliance to established policy and procedures with daily work schedules.
• Recruit patients with Chronic Disease conditions and work with qualified health coaches and BCCCP Follow-up Assistant.
• Coordinate and implement training, educational classes and in-services for staff in chronic disease management, patients and JACHO standards.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for Chronic Disease department and other areas as required.
• Coordinate and oversee special programs as assigned.
• Prepare and maintain needed records and reports.
• Prepare and revise educational materials for clients with chronic diseases.
• Complete outreach/in reach and follow up activities provided through BCCCP.
• Participate as a member of the Health Disparities Collaborative teams dealing with chronic diseases.
• Work in coordination with health center nurse coordinators and supervisors to monitor and maintain adherence to JCAHO and other accrediting body standards.
• Represent Affinia Healthcare in the community and make presentations as requested.
• Monitor the goal achievement of Healthy Heart Program and other grants and contracts involving coaching of clients with chronic diseases.
• Participate in the planning and evaluation of new and existing programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Marginal Functions

• Orientates volunteers, physicians, nurse instructors and students.
• Supervises: None