Diabetes Disease Coordinator

Socket.dev; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's is seeking a Disease Coordinator in the Division of Endocrinology to collaborate with medical staff to implement diabetes education for pediatric patients in inpatient and ambulatory settings. The role includes educating parents and patients and coordinating care across teams.

You will develop and oversee disease registries, use motivational interviewing to improve outcomes, participate in care transitions, and ensure adherence to evidence-based guidelines while supporting

Qualifications

• RN license from Ohio Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Required).
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate parents and patients in inpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Coordinate a diabetes education program for pediatric patients.
• Maintain disease-specific registries and track outcomes.
• Assist with care transitions between visits and hospitalizations.
• Monitor adherence to evidence-based clinical guidelines.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Patient education

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Education

RN license - Ohio Board of Nursing

BLS Certification - American Heart Association

Bachelor's in Nursing (Required)

Job description

Facility:

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department:

Endocrinology

Schedule:

Full time

Hours:

40

Job Details:

The Disease Coordinator in the Division of Endocrinology works collaboratively with medical staff, nursing, social service and other staff to ensure that a Diabetes Education implemented for all pediatric patients in both the inpatient and ambulatory settings. The disease coordinator provides education to parents and patients in the ambulatory and inpatient settings in collaboration with nursing staff in these assigned areas. Staff education and community education issues related to management of children and young adults with endocrine conditions is also a component of this role. Requires knowledge of infants to adulthood growth and development. Coordinates a disease specific registry of patients and collaborates with their providers to reach best outcomes. Uses motivational interviewing skills to administer treatments and track patient compliance in a manner that improves clinical outcomes and reduces cost. Educates patients and families on their specific disease processes and provides ongoing assessment and re-evaluation of health care needs. Assists with managing patients in care transitions between visits and hospitalizations. Responsible for monitoring patient compliance with evidence based clinical guidelines for specific diseases.

Department Specific Job Details:

Hours- M-F 8-430p, some weekends.

• Certifications
  • [Lic] RN: Registered Nurse (RN) - Ohio Board of Nursing
  • BLS: Basic Life Support for Healthcare & Public Safety - American Heart Association
• Education
  • Bachelors: Nursing (Required)
• Work Experience
  • Healthcare Experience