Certified Diabetes Education Specialist

Job Description: This position is responsible for quality assurance including policy and procedure development and implementation, The Joint Commission and other state regulatory initiatives, staff education, and outcome measurements for clinical quality, service and cost. Scope 1.Coordinates the care and services for patients identified as needing assistance ormeeting Care Management criteria. Collects in-depth information about a patients medical, functional, and social condition, to identify individual needs in order to develop a plan to meet those needs. Works with patients and family/caregivers to determine specific goals and actions based on assessment. Coordinates discharge planning. Executes specific interventions to meet established goals. Organizes, integrates and coordinates the necessary resources to accomplish the goals and plan. 2. Assesses the patients prior level of functioning, access to and/or use of community resources and available support systems. May conduct psychosocial needs assessments and interventions based on site guidelines, licensure, and scope of practice. May support behavioral health processes based on site guidelines. 3. Assists the care team in developing a plan of care which includes, but is not limited to: assuring appropriateness of services and care setting, assuring individualized support and education, determining the need for continued services, planning for discharge, and identifying and connecting patients/families with available community resources if needed. Collaborates with Physicians and other members of the health care team on the patients behalf. 4. Identifies appropriate admission and continued stay issues. Enhances the quality of patient care through effective and efficient use of resources. Helps to identify strategies for reducing length of stay and appropriate utilization of services. Utilizes criteria including clinical pathway data and implements strategies to resolve controllable variances. 5. Attends, facilitates and participates in rounds and case conferences. Advocates for patient rights. 6. Monitors efficiency and availability of services and evaluates outcomes through variance tracking, data collection. 7. Identifies needs, facilitates, or provides education to physicians and ancillary departments/nursing units regarding care management, discharge planning process, and roles. Participates in multidisciplinary groups and development of guidelines. 8. May be required to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. 9. Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards. 10. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required RN Bachelors Degree in Nursing from an accredited program is required or Social Worker Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited program is required RN Current valid State RN License is required MSW Colorado Current valid LCSW license orSWC or LSW required at hire with LCSW required within 3 years of employment Montana Current valid LCSW or LMSW license or SWLC required at hire with LCSW required within 4 years of employment or LMSW required within 3 years of employment Three (3) experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting or Social Worker in a community or acute care setting Three (3) years of experience as a Care Manager in an acute care setting Preferred Care Management Certification is preferred Five (5) years of care management experience in an acute care setting To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Conditions, Care Paths, and the Care Continuum. 2. Knowledge of Desktop software, including Microsoft or Google applications. 3. Ability to Navigate an Electronic Health Record. 4. Knowledge of Post-acute Skilled resources. 5. Knowledge of Community, Social, Health, and Welfare resources. 6. Knowledge of Legal and Regulatory issues and resources for complex patient populations. Physical Requirements: Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.- and -Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.- and -See and read computer monitors and documents.- and -Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.- and -May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending, kneeling and reaching. Intermountain Healthcare offers a generous benefits package that contributes to the overall health and compensation of each caregiver. Various insurance options through Select Health, Intermountain’s insurance company Onsite fitness centers and discounts to local gyms LiVe Well caregiver incentive program – up to $300 per year Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including free counseling for caregivers and their immediate family Over 302,000 discount offers across 10,000 cities on everything from movie tickets, pizza and the zoo to car rentals and hotels Paid Time Off including but not limited to Parental Leave, Long and Short-Term Disability 401(k) with up to 6% employer contribution Up to $1,500 referral bonus Tuition Reimbursement Tuition Assistance through Peak - up to $5,200 per year paid to your school as you go To learn about additional Intermountain benefits Click here Location: St Marys Endocrinology Work City: Rifle Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $28.09 - $49.89 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Intermountain Health is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals (includes "virtual" hospital), a Medical Group with more than 3,800 physicians and advanced practice clinicians at about 385 clinics, a health plans division called SelectHealth, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. To find out more about us, head to our career site here. Sign up for job alerts! Click ‘sign in’ at the top right corner, create a candidate account, and when we have opportunities that meet your interests, you will receive an email with the job details. Intermountain Health strives to make the application process accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact 1-800-843-7820 or email recruitment@imail.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We intentionally work toward an Intermountain Health that reflects our diverse communities and provides culturally competent care, health equity, and a sense of belonging amongst all our caregivers (employees). This is an important part of fulfilling our mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible. The three pillars of our work are talent experience with Intermountain (application, internship, development, etc.), community benefit, and care delivery. Learn more about diversity at Intermountain, here. Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition team and we will get in touch if there is a role that seems like a good match. Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100 learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more. The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!