Registered Nurse – Diabetes Case Manager and Educator

Job Title:

Registered Nurse – Diabetes Case Manager and Educator

Location:

• Juneau, Alaska

Pay Range - $87,000 to $100,000 Yearly

Shift Details:

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Summary:

• Maintains a comprehensive diabetes education program for patients and clinical staff.

• Supports patient self-management and chronic care goals to reduce long-term healthcare costs.

• Collaborates with providers, physical therapists, mental health practitioners, and health educators.

Key Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

Patient Education & Case Management:

• Provide education and case management to patients with:

  • Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)

  • Prediabetes

  • Gestational diabetes

• Maintain diabetes registries for all patient categories.

• Ensure patients receive recommended annual exams, labs, immunizations, and education per IHS Standards of Care for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes.

• Facilitate implementation and training on IHS Standards of Care for medical providers, dietitians, nurses, and other staff.

Program & Quality Oversight:

• Coordinate primary and secondary prevention goals with the SEARHC Consortium Diabetes team.

• Manage and track completion of the annual IHS Diabetes Audit.

• Use audit data and RPMS tools to monitor and improve patient care quality.

• Support and model the SEARHC Seven Standards of Excellence.

Communication & Support:

• Respond to inquiries from nursing staff, providers, visitors, and patients.

• Relay messages and provide assistance in a professional and cooperative manner.

Education, Certifications & Licenses:

• Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska.

• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or eligible to apply within 2 years.

• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years.

Experience Required:

• 3 years of general nursing or dietetic experience preferred.

• 1 year of experience in diabetes care and management preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Diabetes case management principles and procedures.

• Health promotion and patient education techniques.

• Cultural customs of Alaska Native populations.

Skills in:

• Performing responsible diabetic care procedures with professional knowledge.

• Tactful and sensitive patient interactions in stressful situations (catastrophic illness, dying, or death).

• Oral and written communication.

• Teaching and patient education.

• Organization and prioritization.

• Computer and EMR use.

Ability to:

• Work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Lead group education programs.

• Engage patients in self-management activities and provide positive feedback.

• Coordinate multiple tasks while handling frequent interruptions.

• Appreciate and respect cultural differences in healthcare delivery.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent talking, hearing, standing, walking, sitting, and hand/arm use.

• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

• Must lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Required Certifications:

• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) – National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

• Clinical Competency Assessment – SEARHC

• Registered Nurse License – State of Alaska

For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.