Rural Health Nurse Coordinator

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to: implement grant goals, outcomes, and activities, including evaluation, that are related to chronic disease, including diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular health; and, to support training diabetes coalitions in the Appalachian Region as they implement community-based programs for diabetes and chronic-disease self-management. Under the direction of the Division of Community Health Director, the individual in this position will work as a member of a team of professionals on the chronic disease team to carry out the following duties:

• Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of grant and program activities to meet outcomes.
• Conduct data collection and analysis to measure program impact and effectiveness using mixed-methods quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods.
• Attend conferences for training, networking, and professional development to stay up to date on the field of chronic disease, health promotion, and disease prevention.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of community-based activities, meetings, conference, trainings, etc.
• Develop clear and thorough evaluation summaries of findings to present in long-form documents and short-form presentations to best communicate program successes and challenges.
• Provide technical support to key stakeholders and partners to meet grant goals.
• Use Microsoft Teams to virtually collaborate with teams and assist in the scheduling, agendas, and meeting minutes.
• Efficiently and effectively coordinate communication among team members and with community partners and various stakeholders.
• Lead training, implementation, technical assistance and evaluation of evidence-based chronic disease prevention and management programs (i.e., National DPP, DSMES, and CDSMP).
• Assist with managing social media communications. These duties include managing the content so that is fresh and up-to-date.

Performance Competencies

• Responsible – works independently, in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Demonstrates both problem-solving and problem-prevention skills.
• Sensitive – displays sensitivity to the needs of community partners/stakeholders, and co-workers.
• Demonstrates good communication skills and empathy.
• Timely – recognizes time as a most valuable resource and responds promptly to partners, and coworkers’ needs.
• Accurate – works carefully and precisely, with attention to detail.
• Displays good organization skills and utilizes resources wisely.
• Thorough – meets all the requirements of his/her position.
• Follows professional conduct and dress code policy.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding project work.

Organizational Teamwork Competencies

• Displays and encourages sensitivity to others’ needs, displays judgement and tact and treats others with consideration, courtesy and respect.
• Performs duties willingly and with initiative.
• Shares necessary information with co-workers in order that they may do the same.
• Remains composed and takes actions to restore calm in stressful situations.
• Cooperates with other departments/offices and work groups.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers/partners.
• Meets requirements for mandatory in-services and continuing education.

Organizational Support Responsibilities

• Attendance – maintains good attendance in coordination with University policy.
• Punctuality – reports to work on time and is ready for duty.
• Uses time sheet to record time correctly for each pay period.

Work Role Responsibilities

• Carries out written evaluation plan in accordance to meet all process and outcome indicators for the grant deliverables.
• Disseminates data collection tools and conduct evaluation processes with program participants and community partners to evaluate the project.
• Participates in community meetings/events to increase project visibility, community awareness of the project, and partner participation.
• Schedules and organize meetings/events and maintains agenda to meet project goals.
• Maintains updated documentation and records of all meetings and events related to the project.
• Submits accurate and prompt data reports to grant PI.
• Assists PI in implementation, execution, and completion of grant goals, outcomes, and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Other Requirements

• Must have advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must possess excellent time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize quickly with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be detail oriented with results-driven approach.
• Must be skilled at developing rapport with clients and stakeholders from other organizations, and maintaining working relationships that support the implementation of services.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as demonstrated skills in public speaking, leadership, and group facilitation.
• Must demonstrate a clear understanding of professional boundaries and confidentiality when working with individuals and the professional staff in partner agencies.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Location

MUSOM - Marshall University School of Medicine

Required Qualifications

• Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, or health-related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in disease prevention and management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree.
• Experience: Posting does not specify additional preferred experience beyond the required.