Clinical Manager (RN) - Diabetes Education
Scarborough, ME, United States
Summary
Maine Medical Partners' (MMP) has an exciting position for an RN Diabetes Educator to move into a Clinical Manager leadership role. For this new position, we are looking for a Registered Nurse who is an innovative thinker and is passionate about diabetes education. This role provides you with the opportunity to:
Take diabetes education to higher levels to meet patient needs in an ever-changing environment.
Bring creative ideas to this MMP Practice to build new & enhance existing programs.
Collaborate with other MaineHealth Diabetes Educators to help build strong education programs system wide.
Oversee a team of Diabetes Educator professionals by providing ongoing leadership and mentoring.
Provide patient care through patient triage and education.
An RN license and having your Certified Diabetes Educator Certification (CDCES), or exam ready, are required. Insulin Pump certification must be up-to-date or be in the process of re-certifying. Prior experience working in the Diabetes field is a must for success.
This is a full-time, Monday-Friday, day-shift position. Once fully trained, there is the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule of 2 days at home depending upon the needs of the practice.
If this position sounds like the opportunity you've been seeking, we'd love to review your resume. Come join our team and grow your career with Maine Medical Partners!
Position Summary
In addition to direct patient care the Diabetes Education Program Manager functions in a leadership role, coordinating Diabetes Educator scheduling and staffing at the primary clinic site as well as outreach clinics, and acts as a content expert resource. The Diabetes Education Program Manager insures the education program is in compliance with National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education, including insurance carrier programs guidelines and requirements pertaining to reimbursement. The Diabetes Education Program Manager serves as a liaison with the inpatient team collaborating on patient care improvement projects, and facilitates continuity and consistency of care.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: BSN preferred
License/Certifications: Active, unencumbered, State of Maine Nursing License. Certified Diabetes Educator certification or expectation to sit for exam within 6 months. Current insulin pump certifications
Experience: Five years of experience in the clinical setting, and is familiar with the lifelong process of managing a chronic disease. Knowledge of Risk Management preferred
Excellent communication, interpersonal and judgment skills.
Ability to interpret the medical record and interpret quality and incident data
Ability to rapidly triage patient needs, prioritize and delegate work in a rapidly changing environment
Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, families, and other health care providers.
Analytical ability sufficient to identify patients at risk and initiate appropriate action.
Ability to identify potential crisis situations involving patients and/or families, and to plan strategies for managing these situations when they arise.
Analytical ability required gathering and interpreting information necessary to resolve problems in an accurate and timely manner. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
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