USA Health · 1 month ago
Diabetes Resource Coordinator
Mobile, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expUSA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. The Diabetes Resource Coordinator will conduct nutritional assessments, develop care plans, and provide education and support for patients with diabetes and other chronic diseases, collaborating with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients with ALS or Diabetes and other chronic diseases
Develop and implement personalized nutrition care plans based on clinical status, lab values, and patient preferences
Monitor and adjust nutrition interventions to support disease progression, metabolic control, and quality of life
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, speech-language pathologists, and other allied health professionals
Educate patients and caregivers on dietary modifications, feeding techniques, and use of nutritional supplements or enteral feeding
Document all assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR) system
Stay current with evidence-based practices and emerging research in neuromuscular and metabolic nutrition
Proficiency in managing enteral nutrition and dysphagia diets
Excellent communication and counseling skills
Perform professional consultation and diabetes educational services for USA Health
Assist in development and implementation of educational programs, including policies and procedures for staff, patients, and families/caregivers that meet American Diabetes Association (ADA) Recognized Program standards of care and health education guidelines, in collaboration with Endocrinologist, Providers, program staff, and other healthcare professionals
Provide outpatient education and motivational health coaching to type I, type 2, and gestational diabetes patients individually and in group sessions as needed or as directed by Provider on topics including but not limited to: diabetes and disease process, medication/insulin and diabetes injectable administration, nutrition therapy/weight control, glucose monitoring and continuous glucose monitoring technology, physical activity, problem solving treatment and prevention of hyperglycemia/hypoglycemia/DKA/HHNK/sick days, prevention and care of complications, foot care, coping with diabetes, and behavioral goal setting
Document assessments, interventions, and plans with approved forms and policies
Provide and maintain ongoing patient assessment and follow-up for patients/families which may include: utilizing continuous glucose monitoring reports when available, monitoring/evaluating short and long-term patient responses to therapeutic interventions in collaboration with Providers, making recommendations to Provider, and initiating adjustments in the plan of care as required
Enter outcome data for all patients seen individually and on follow-up in ADA Chronicle database
Assist in evaluating effectiveness of services through continuous quality improvement measures
Assist in organizing and facilitating annual Diabetes Advisory Committee meeting
Assist in conducting ADA program annual review
Train and educate nursing staff in diabetes and clinical procedures
Coordinates in-service and continuing education, and other related diabetes training
Develop collaborative relations with other departments, services, and community health care agencies to facilitate and support quality diabetes care
Ensure that Provider referral orders are documented and charge patient insurance according to Physician Group policies
Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends
Professional knowledge and skill as a diabetes and health educator
In-depth knowledge and understanding of the nature of diabetes and related issues and patient care concerns
Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions
Ability to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs and materials
Ability to interact with patient care professionals as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to provide technical advice, guidance, and support to professional staff
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies In a diverse community
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama
three years of professional nursing experience
licensure with the state of Alabama as a registered nurse
OR a bachelor's degree with major coursework in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, or food systems management from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama
three years of professional dietitian experience
registry with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
licensure with the state of Alabama as a dietitian
Preferred
Certified Diabetes Educator
MSN Highly preferred
Experience in diabetes care and chronic disease program management
Company
USA Health
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Candice Powers, MBA, CRCR, CRCA
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
Sherry Fryman
Chief Nursing Officer
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