POSITION TITLE: DIABETES PROGRAM COORDINATOR (RN)

STATUS: EXEMPT, FULL-TIME

LOCATION: Sonora, California

SALARY RANGE: $94,390-$113,152, Annually

POSITION SUMMARY:

This RN position will implement the MACT Diabetes Program. The Diabetes Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring we meet all the goals and objectives identified in the diabetes grant . Fundamentally, the Diabetes Coordinator will plan and implement improvements in the overall systems that the MACT Health service manages, and provide direct diabetes patient care which includes primary care evaluations, treatment and education, monitoring, follow-up, and community outreach and education. This position will work closely and in concert with the MACT providers, nursing coordinator and the Native American Services Department. The most current standards and protocols of Diabetic patient management will be utilized and incorporated into departmental manuals, standards of practice guidelines, program administration manuals, and contract compliance requirements for the Diabetes Grant.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Travel to all MACT clinics required on a regular schedule for individual needs assessment of diabetic patients and coordinate diabetic activities between all sites.

1. Assists with planning and developing the Diabetes Program including outcome targets and measures.
2. Implements and coordinates program activities with other staff, maintaining quality improvement activities that include but are not limited to patient record review, updating tracking systems, maximizing accuracy of data and monitoring compliance with GPRA, GPMS and other diabetes standards as may be required.

1. Develops, implements and maintains ongoing diabetes care activities in order to accomplish established outcome targets.

1. Represents the Diabetes Program at all required meetings, conferences and activities.
2. Updates the diabetic work plan annually.
3. Interfaces with patients and community regarding diabetes care to provide bilateral communication
4. Use medical equipment required for diabetic care skillfully.
5. Must adhere to the MACT Health Board, Inc. Corporate Code of Conduct.

 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT. 

1. Completes medical records forms, statements, summaries, and referrals appropriately, consistently in the Electronic Health Records in a timely fashion.

1. Abide by all company policies and procedures with particular attention to confidentiality and contract health services (CHS).
2. Trains and evaluates nursing staff as required for diabetes care.
3. Document in the Medical Record all diabetic care services provided; including telephone counseling and coordinate maintenance of diabetic flow sheets at different clinic sites.
4. Other duties as assigned by department Director or Executive Director.
5. Maintain and update training in diabetes. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. R.N. licensure with Diabetes Educator Licensure or license eligibility required within two years.

1. Experience with Electronic Health Records systems
2. Knowledge of community diabetes resources.
3. Current CPR card.
4. Demonstrates competency in caring for patients of all age groups, including children, adolescents and elderly. 

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Must pass Occupational Health Screening.
2. Must possess a valid form of identification as listed on the U.S. Department of Justice I-9 form, verified using the E Verify system.
3. Clean DMV driving record and MACT auto insurance driving eligibility (determined by auto insurance carrier).

DESIRED ABILITIES:

Requires an awareness and keen appreciation of Indian traditions, customs and socioeconomic needs; an ability to meet and deal effectively with Indian Health Organizations, consisting of numerous tribes with varied cultures which requires tact, courtesy, discretion, resourcefulness, and good judgment in handling functions of a sensitive nature. 

AMERICAN INDIAN PREFERENCE:

 Preference in filling of a vacancy will be given to qualified American Indian applicants in accordance with the Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Sections 472 & 473) and Public Law 93-638, provided the applicant has submitted appropriate verification of Indian preference for employment. Other than the aforementioned requirement, the MACT Health Board, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

NOTICE OF DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT REQUIREMENT:

 MACT Health Board, Inc. is required to implement the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, 45 CFR Part 79, Subpart F. As such it is unlawful for employees to manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use a controlled substance on the job site. Employees who are reasonably suspected of violating this act may be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. Employer required fitness examinations shall include drug testing as evidence of employee and employer compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act.