Diabetes Program Mid-Level

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide comprehensive care to patients with diabetes and/or other chronic conditions.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner or Board-Certified Physician's Assistant required.
  • Unexpired, unrestricted license to practice in any U.S. State or Territory required.
  • Must become licensed in the State of Alaska within one year of start of BBAHC employment and maintain unrestricted Alaska license continuously thereafter.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience as a mid-level practitioner certified BTLS/ACLS required.
  • Experience preferred in providing diabetes self-management education/training to individuals and groups according to the current American Diabetes Association (ADA) standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span (e.g., pediatric/adult/geriatric) and assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the assigned unit's policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Administers patient care based on the philosophy and objectives of the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation and within the designated scope of practice.
• Participates in planning for appropriate care of patients with gestational diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, and diabetes mellitus.
• Provides the initial evaluation and treatment plan which includes outpatient evaluation, history taking, physical examination, and patient education specific to diabetes related care.
• Documents observations on the chart utilizing appropriate format. Records significant normal and all deviations from normal. Formulates a problem list. Confers with physician regarding all significant deviations from normal.
• Completes patient care documentation within 24 hours of the patient visit.
• Refers complicated patient problems to the BBAHC physician for consultation or follow-up of chronic condition.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to function effectively in a busy outpatient clinical setting.
• Must be able to function effectively in clinical setting with common exposure to contagious diseases.
• Involves periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, stand, walk, hear, see, and communicate effectively.
• Travel by small unpressurized airplanes is required and will involve occasional overnight travel in remote villages.

Relationship with Others

• Must be able to work cooperatively with BBAHC Physicians, Community Health Aides, RNs, and other hospital staff.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team setting.

Positions Supervised

• None supervised.