Diabetes Coordinator (Physician Services)

HMH PHYSICIAN SERVICES, INC. Hackensack Requisition # 2023-127240 ShiftDay StatusFull Time with Benefits Weekend WorkWeekends as Needed HolidaysAs Needed On CallNo On-Call Required Shift HoursVaries Address385 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, 07061
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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.

The Diabetes Coordinator oversees and facilitates the processes, policies and management provided by team members in the inpatient setting through education, coordination, timely assessment, and analysis of metrics.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Diabetes Coordinator with Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

  • To work collaboratively with the inpatient diabetes team to provide targeted education to nurses, physicians and other medical providers on the principles and practices of evidence-based inpatient diabetes management.
  • To serve as a main coordinator or project lead for the development and implementation of new workflows and systems that are particularly designed to optimize diabetes management.
  • Work with the inpatient diabetes team to develop, implement, evaluate and revise the use of protocols, policies and practice tools for diabetes management
  • Assist with the development and implementation of diabetes education programs
  • Assists physicians and other providers with quality improvement and patient-focused research-based activities.
  • Participates and assists with diabetes education of all staff members on medical surgical units, ER and acute care settings
  • Participates in multidisciplinary rounds, diabetes team meetings and other committees related to diabetes management
  • Actively participates in committees and attends designated meetings as a member of the diabetes team. 
  • Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
  • Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

 

  • Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN)
  • Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing
  • Minimum of five (5) years in diabetes patient care
  • Experience in staff and patient education
  • Experience in inpatient diabetes management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

  • Masters Degree
  • Proficiency in data management and data analytics
  • Maintenance of professional continuing educational requirements
  • Actively seeks to advance knowledge in attending appropriate seminars and programs.
  • Demonstrated professional investment in the commitment to inpatient diabetes education and high standards of care.

 

Licenses and Certifications Required:

  • NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
  • AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

 

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

  • Certified Diabetes Educator.

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

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