Clinical Advocate - Diabetes - F/T Days

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

We invite you to listen to a message from our CNO who shares what it's like to be part of Team HMH at Jersey Shore University Medical Center:

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Clinical Advocate at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Assess learning needs of individuals with diabetes, develop the plan of care, implement appropriate interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching using teach back.
• Interpret and implement the philosophy and objectives of The Inpatient Diabetes Program to members of the team, medical staff and the other appropriate departments.
• Assure policy, as it relates to diabetes, is being followed so as to provide best practice in the care of the diabetes population.
• Specialize in the application of educational theory required for the treatment and management of diabetes.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to provide a team management approach to best practice in the care of the diabetes population.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, diabetes team meetings, and other hospital committees related to diabetes.
• Act as a resource to hospital staff for diabetes related information and materials.
• Efficient in maintaining the requirements necessary for the Joint Commission Certification for Disease Specific Care- Diabetes.
• Implement and deliver a diabetes education course for nursing staff
• Participate in research projects/programs as appropriate.
• Utilize and participate in current research findings in the care of patients and families following standards of care, policies and procedures and protocols.
• Adhere to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies

Qualifications

• Current and valid New Jersey Nursing license is required
• BSN required; MSN preferred
• BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required 
• Minimum of two (2) or more years of experience in nursing
• Knowledge of case management required 
• National Certification as a CDCES is preferred, must be in progress/obtained within 6 months of hire

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Compensation
Starting at $106,329.60 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

Our Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.