Licensed Practical Nurse - Case Manager - Diabetes
Location: Bethel Alaska
Description: Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is at present recruited Licensed Practical Nurse - Case Manager - Diabetes right now, this position will be placed in Alaska. More complete informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. With Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, you’ll serve the over 50 rural communities in th! e Yukon Delta Region who come to us for care. You’ll grow your skills and expertise in a challenging environment, and experience a community environment within a community that will embrace you as one of their own.Serving the people of Southwestern Alaska, the Yukon-Kuskokwim Hospital is a 50-bed general acute care medical facility. Fully accredited by JCAHO, services include adult med/surg, pediatrics, obstetrics, emergency room, as well as outpatient family medicine clinics, pharmacy, lab, and imaging.
Position Summary:
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 D! MS 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.
Position Qualifications:
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.
3 - 5 years prior experience in nursing.
Case Management experience preferred.
Valid Driver's License
CPR certified.
Benefits Include:
Genero! us PTO â€" beginning at 4.5 weeks
Ten paid holidays
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement plans
Employee Wellness Center
YKHC exercises Federal Law (PL 93-638), which allows American Indian/Alaska Native preference in hiring for all positions.
Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health
www.ykhc.org
907-543-6060 or 1-800-478-3321 ext 6060
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation.
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This position starts available on: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 07:01:21 GMT
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