TDY Licensed Practical Nurse Care Manager - Diabetes

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us! The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

To provide case management services to clients of the Diabetes Registry with Type 1 DM, Type 2 DM, Gestational DM, IFG, Pre-Diabetes, etc. Works closely with the Diabetes program team members and other YKHC provider staffs to ensure Diabetes Management System (DMS) registry patients are given adequate care in line with applicable best practice guidelines. Required to work with hospital and clinic provider staffs on the management of DMS registry patients and to promote diabetes standards of care.

Helps coordinate care for diabetes patients across practice and or organizational lines. Case Manager may be required to provide comprehensive diabetes education for diabetes registry patients in a clinic setting in Bethel and in surrounding villages through travel. Participates in program outreach activities such as the Diabetes Support Group, radio show, media campaigns, and special events. Participate in department planning and goal setting to achieve excellence in patient care and partnership with our tribal leaders.

Believe in and promote YKHC’s vision of Napartet and all corporate endeavors.

Minimum Education:

Graduate from an LNL school for LPN's or LVN's. In addition, must be licensed as an LPN in the State of Alaska in good standing.

Minimum Experience:

3 - 5 years prior experience in nursing. Case Management experience preferred. License, Certification, Registration:
Licensed Practical Nurse eligible for licensure in the state of Alaska, Valid Driver's License and CPR certified. Equipment/Tools:
Work in a typical office, hospital, and village clinic setting. Comprehensive knowledge of PC computers. Ability to operate technology such as digital projector and digital camera. Ability to operate diabetes care medical equipment such as glucometer, height/weight scale, etc. Requires some travel to villages via small plane in sub-arctic conditions, moderate lifting of equipment. May be required to put in occasional long working hours.

Specialized Knowledge and

Skills:

Strong knowledge base in the field of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Cross-cultural communication skills a must. Bi-lingual (Yup’ik/English) preferred.
* This position pays $50.25 per hour for a direct hire TDY. Compensation Pay Range Minimum: 35.23

Employment Type:

Temporary Time Type: PRN Hours Per Week: 0 FLSA Exempt:
No Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an affirm… Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.