Diabetes Educator RN Case Manager

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nurse case management and diabetes educational services for Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation patients.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers and systems to ensure patient needs are met.
• Coordinates excellence in patient care between healthcare providers and systems.
• Integrates advanced knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, cardiometabolic conditions into clinical practice.
• Manages a complex case load, triages referrals to the diabetes department, and coordinates timely 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. An Alaska State license is required within one year of hire.
• Certification as Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), or willingness to obtain within two years of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 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.

Pay

$15,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Schedule

Hours and schedule will be determined based on the needs of the department and the individual's qualifications.