Rural Health Nurse Coordinator: Chronic Disease Programs Lead

Marshall University; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall University seeks a Rural Health Nurse Coordinator to advance grant-driven chronic disease initiatives in the Appalachian region. You will implement program activities, coordinate diabetes coalition training, and evaluate outcomes with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires 3–5 years in disease prevention and management, with advanced Excel and MS Office skills. Strong organizational and communication abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, or health-related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years in disease prevention and management.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Implement grant goals, outcomes, and activities related to chronic disease including evaluation.
• Support diabetes coalitions in the Appalachian Region implementing community-based programs.
• Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate grant and program activities.
• Conduct data collection and analysis to measure program impact using mixed methods.
• Attend conferences for training and professional development.
• Lead training, implementation, and evaluation of chronic disease prevention programs (NDP, DSMES, CDSMP).
• Assist with coordinating communications and scheduling using Microsoft Teams.
• Maintain documentation and reports of meetings and events.

Skills

Public speaking

Leadership

Group facilitation

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing/public health/health-related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Marshall University seeks a Rural Health Nurse Coordinator to advance grant-driven chronic disease initiatives in the Appalachian region. You will implement program activities, coordinate diabetes coalition training, and evaluate outcomes with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires 3–5 years in disease prevention and management, with advanced Excel and MS Office skills. Strong organizational and communication abilities are essential.