Chronic Disease Nurse; Diabetes​/Hypertension

Position: Chronic Disease Nurse (Diabetes/Hypertension)
Position summary:

perform the duties required to coordinate and monitor nursing services for the chronic disease department. Provide direct care with patients, work with health coaches and bcccp follow-up assistant.

Position qualification requirements

Education:

bachelor of science degree in nursing.

Experience:

* five (5) years' experience in ambulatory care, hospital and /or community health nursing.

* experience in ambulatory care, hospital or community health nursing.

Skills and abilities

which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:

* good organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

* excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* able to work with people with diverse ethnic backgrounds.

* strong computer skills including the use of word process, spreadsheet and e-mail software.

* able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.

Residency and transportation requirement: must possess a valid driver's license and automobile with insurance coverage as required by the state of missouri.

License(s)/certification(s) required: licensed rn in missouri and cpr certified.

Functions of the job

Essential functions

* work with health coaches' compliance to established policy and procedures with daily work schedules.

* recruit, patients with chronic disease conditions and work with qualified health coaches and bcccp follow-up assistant.

* coordinate and implement training, educational classes and in-services for staff in chronic disease management, patients and jacho standards.

* assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for chronic disease department and other areas as required.

* coordinate and oversee special programs as assigned.

* prepare and maintain needed records and reports.

* prepare and revise educational materials for clients with chronic diseases.

* complete outreach/in reach and follow up activities provided through bcccp.

* participate as a member of the health disparities collaborative teams dealing with chronic diseases.

* work in coordination with health center nurse coordinators and supervisors to monitor and maintain adherence to jcaho and other accrediting body standards.

* represent affinia healthcare in the community and make presentations as requested.

* monitor the goal achievement of healthy heart program and other grants and contracts involving coaching of clients with chronic diseases.

* participate in the planning and evaluation of new and existing programs.

* perform other duties as assigned.

Marginal functions: orientates volunteers, physicians, nurse instructors and students.

Supervises: none

Note:

smoking is prohibited in the work environment

Note:

all applicants must provide contact information for three references

An equal opportunity services provided on a non-discriminatory basis