RN Diabetes Case Manager & Educator

Position Overview

Responsible for maintaining a formal comprehensive diabetes education program encompassing medical/clinical providers, physical therapists, mental health practitioners, and health educators. Monitors equipment that provides eligible patients with tools to self-manage their diabetes, reducing chronic care costs.Key Responsibilities

• Provides education and case management to patients with diabetes, prediabetes, and gestational diabetes

• Maintains diabetes registries and ensures patients receive annual exams, labs, immunizations, and education per IHS Standards of Care

• Coordinates primary and secondary prevention goals with the Consortium Diabetes team

• Coordinates and completes the annual IHS Diabetes Audit

• Utilizes audit data, reports, and RPMS tools to ensure highest quality care

• Facilitates education on IHS Standards of Care to providers, dietitians, nurses, and related personnel

• Supports and models the Seven Standards of Excellence

• Answers inquiries from nursing staff, providers, other departments, visitors, and patients

Education, Certifications & Licensure

• Valid, current RN license in the state of Alaska

• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or eligible to apply for certification within 2 years

• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years

Experience Required

• 3+ years general nursing or dietetic experience (preferred)

• 1+ year work experience in diabetic care and management (preferred)

Required Certifications

Certified Diabetes Educator (NCBDE) | Clinical Competency Assessment | RN License - State of Alaska