Primary Nurse Certified Diabetes Educator - TX

MedStar Health; Amarillo (TX); Remote; USD 69,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health company as a Registered Nurse Case Administrator focusing on specialty care management for diabetes. In this role, you'll coordinate care, assess member needs, and collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure quality outcomes. This remote position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of clinical practice experience with 3 years in specialty diabetes care.
• Experience in managing complex health cases and care management.
• Proficiency in clinic management and correspondence tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage specialty care members with a focus on diabetes.
• Perform care coordination and liaison duties between members and healthcare providers.
• Provide education and support to members regarding their conditions.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Current certification in ONS/ONCC/AOCN/CPON/AOCNP/CDE/CDCDS

Tools

Word

Excel

Lotus Notes

Database management

Job description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation of our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

This position's primary focus is the management of members with specialty (diabetes) diagnoses. The role involves performing all functions of case management (CM) and serving as a primary contact for members, healthcare personnel, and other entities involved in managing specialty care. The primary nurse case administrator performs care coordination, identifies treatment options, consults with physicians, providers, members, and other resources to evaluate needs, promotes quality and cost-effective outcomes, and acts as a liaison to physicians and members. The role includes providing education and local resource information, encouraging member self-education, assessing members for case management, introducing members to website tools, educating about specific conditions, and facilitating care coordination.

Job Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current, valid, unrestricted license in the state of operation
• At least 4 years of clinical practice experience, including 3 years of recent specialty (diabetes) clinical experience
• Knowledge of specialty diagnosis drugs, therapies, treatment protocols, side effects, and complications
• Current certification in ONS/ONCC/AOCN/CPON/AOCNP/CDE/CDCDS
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, and database management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of UM/CM/DM activities and standardized criteria
• Familiarity with ancillary services such as HHC, SNF, Hospice, etc.
• Analytical skills, clinical judgment, problem-solving, and ability to establish SMART goals
• For positions requiring multi-state licenses, incumbents must obtain and maintain additional licenses as required by management
• Knowledge of drugs, treatment protocols, and dietary considerations
• Current Certified Specialists must maintain their certification

Preferred Job Requirements

• Experience managing complex or catastrophic health cases
• Inpatient and outpatient experience
• 1 year of care management experience in a health insurance or managed care setting
• Current CCM certification
• Knowledge of medical management policies and procedures
• 1 year of education experience in a specialty area

This is a Telecommute (Remote) role: Must reside within 250 miles of the office or anywhere within the posted state.

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Pay Transparency Statement:

At HCSC, we offer comprehensive benefits including health and wellness programs, 401(k), pension, paid time off, parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more. Learn more at https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

The offered compensation will depend on skills, education, and experience and may include an annual incentive bonus plan, subject to plan terms.

HCSC Employment Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Base Pay Range

$69,200.00 - $146,700.00