Diabetes Educator jobs in Mobile, AL

• Maintains diabetes patient registry and submits required reports to Indian Health Service (IHS) and United South and Eastern Tribes (USET).
• Oversees case management of patients diagnosed with diabetes who are in need of care coordination.
• Oversees Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) grant including renewal application and annual budget.
• Adheres to SDPI grant requirements and directives.
• Records, prepares and submits data to maintain American Diabetes Association (ADA) recognition for diabetes self-management and education program.
• Plans and coordinates classes including but not limited to: diabetes prevention, self-management and support.
• Actively participates in GPRA meetings and leads measures related to diabetes.
• Responds to consults within three (3) business days.
• Responsible for SDPI GSA vehicle – scheduling maintenance and upkeep.
• Maintains inventory of SDPI program supplies and replenishes as needed.
• Participates in community health events related to diabetes education and health promotion.
• Participates in Quality Improvement Team meetings and provides pertinent data and reports.
• Educates patients on application, troubleshooting, and care of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems.
• Develops and administers departmental policies and procedures as necessary.
• Participates in Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee meetings and provides updates per current ADA standards of care regarding medications and treatment options.
• Makes home visits when applicable to provide education or CGM training to patients.
• Completes prior authorizations for medications used to treat diabetes or equipment used to monitor blood glucose.
• Leads annual and as needed Diabetes Advisory Team meetings to ensure compliance with ADA recognition requirements.
• Promotes diabetes prevention and awareness in the community through development and distribution of educational materials and by providing community classes.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person.

• Assess educational needs of patients diagnosed with diabetes or at risk for diabetes and provide education and support tailored to the patient’s learning style and level of understanding.
• Coordinate patient care with the providers and other members of the health care team to ensure that standards of care are met.
• Acts as liaison between patients and providers, if changes are required in treatment and/or medication.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Possession of a certificate of registration to practice professional nursing as issued by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of five (5) years of employment experience in diabetes patient care preferred.
• Must maintain current professional licensure in Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain licensure within ninety (90) days of date of hire.
• Must be a Certified Diabetes Educator or must obtain certification as Certified Diabetes Educator within one (1) year from date of hire.
• Must possess a Case Management Certification or must obtain certification within eighteen (18) months from date of hire.
• Must possess certification of “Mandatory Reporter Training” or obtain certification during the first week of employment.

• Absolute confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA guidelines and the Privacy Act.
• Ability to work in a high-performance, fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and independently.
• Must be knowledgeable of Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes.
• Must have a working knowledge of computers and electronic health records, with the ability to work in a Windows environment with various software programs such as Microsoft Office software and etc.
• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or government regulations. Attention to detail and organizational skills a must with the ability to carry our comprehensive research work.
• Must be people oriented and relate well to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking and able to confidently address and manage an audience.
• Must be able to write reports and effectively communicate with health care providers, patients, Tribal and Indian Health Services staff, and the general public.

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and insurable driving record according to the Tribal insurance guidelines.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to adequately and successfully perform all duties and responsibilities of this position.

Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application.

**Please note ALL individuals selected for employment are required to complete a background investigation. Individuals being placed in positions designed as child-sensitive or data-sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment.

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.