Diabetes Educator RN Case Manager $15,000 Sign On Bonus

About the role

The diabetes educator/registered nurse case manager provides comprehensive diabetes education and care for patients with diabetes, pre-diabetes, and those at risk of developing diabetes, through professional nurse case management and diabetes educational services for Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive case management to a complex case load, triaging referrals to the diabetes department and coordinating patient care with a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintains diabetes registry and other databases accurately.

Qualifications

• A registered nurse with a current license from any U.S. State, with an Alaska State license required within one year of hire.
• Certification as Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), or willingness to obtain within two (2) years of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of the scope of patient care services provided by other clinical service lines and the referral process.
• Experience in teaching health care education.
• Experience with clinical quality measures and improvement processes to comply with internal and external standards.
• Skilled with general medical nursing procedures and able to anticipate and manage complications.
• Proficiency in computer-based software and office equipment.
• Adheres to safety and infection control standards and evidence-based best practices.