RN Care Manager - Primary Care - Clinic - Coweta

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education - A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) received from an accredited school of professional nursing is preferred.

Experience - A minimum of one (1) year related experience in a relevant job position.

Licenses & Certification - Must possess current State of Oklahoma Nursing licensure and Driver's License. Incumbent must be insurable. Certification as a Diabetes Educator (CDE) would benefit potential incumbent.

Knowledge & Skills -

• Professional knowledge of nursing care principles, TQM ethics, practices and process required to assess nursing needs of assigned patients.
• Knowledge of diabetes and its relation to cardiovascular disease and associated abnormalities.
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate a treatment plan to meet the need of assigned patients.
• Ability to provide patient services in accordance to established protocol and guidelines set forth by the Diabetes Program.
• Ability to utilize a personal computer and its applications in a Windows environment.
• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with patients and their families, medical and administrative staff, health care professionals and the general public both orally and in writing.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to provide case management to patients needing chronic care management and transitional care management in the clinic setting. Incumbent monitors patient progress and coordinates clinic and community resources to assist patients in reaching healthy outcomes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a clinical and / or hospital environment. There is common exposure to contagious disease. The work may include a certain amount of exposure to hostile and emotionally disturbed patients, families and visitors. Special attire may be required as protection against infection. Driving a GSA vehicle is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires the demands of normal office setting and working within MCNDH clinics and community facilities throughout the MCN. Driving a GSA vehicle to the various work facilities is required. Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Satisfactory job performance will be determined by successful execution of the following :

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