In accordance with the mission and goals established by Independence Health System, provides diabetes self-management training, insulin pump training, and medical nutritional therapy to outpatients of the Diabetes & Health Management Center. The Diabetes Quality Coordinator (QC) is responsible for overseeing the day-to day operations of the DSMES service. The QC ensures that the National Standards for DSMES (NSDSMES) are met and always maintained.

Essential Job Functions

Completes initial and follow up nutrition screening and assessment for patients, while involving patient/family and other healthcare providers when appropriate. Provides diabetes self-management training (DSMT) in accordance with department policies and procedures, as well as current clinical practice guidelines. Oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the DSMES service. Coordinates the identification of DSMES stakeholders and aliases between the DSMES team members, the stakeholders, other departments and administration. Monitors and facilitates maintenance of DSMES team members qualification (CE credits, training, competency, licensures, and registrations). Ensures the DSMES service has a quality improvement projects underway at all times and outcomes are tracked on a regular basis. Completes the Recognition annual status report in the ERP portal in a timely manner. Responsible for maintaining ADA Recognition and participating in the evaluation of the DSMES service’s effectiveness. Provide insulin pump therapy education to patients on behalf of major insulin pump manufacturers. Tracks and maintains current register of all diabetic measures for diabetic patients within the EHR and ensures all data is accurately loaded into the Diabetes Management System. Works with individual patients, through case management, to develop care plans and goals to successfully manage diabetes and other diagnosed medical conditions. Maintains a collaborative relationship with physicians and other health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care. Adheres to scheduling and productivity standards, by utilizing time efficiently. Continually looks for ways to improve processes within the division. Completes all charting to ensure charges get posted in a timely manner for services rendered. Maintains registration and licensure status, seeks guidance as necessary to address limitations and modifies behaviors as needed. Performs in accordance with Independence Health System’s universal behavioral/customer service standards and competencies to support the mission, vision, and values of the Health System. Willingly performs other job duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience

Required Qualifications/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Food and Nutrition or related field or Graduate of Registered Nurse Program Completion of an American Dietetic Association approved program leading to registration.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

Experience working in a diabetes education program preferred. Insulin Pump Therapy Certification & Education

License, Certification (please add any additional requirements)

Current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania. Current certification as a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE). CDE to Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) Current certification as a Registered Dietitian. Insulin Pump Therapy Certified (must obtain within 9 months of hire and maintain certification)

 Clearances

Act 33 PA Child Abuse History Clearance Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system Act 73 FBI Clearance

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

 

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Extreme Cold

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Heights

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Confined Spaces

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Extreme Noise(>85dB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Mechanical Hazards

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Use of Vibrating Tools

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Operates Vehicle (company)

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Operates Heavy Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Rotates All Shifts

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

8 Hours Shifts

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

10-12 Hours Shifts

 

x

 

 

x

 

 

On-Call

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Travel Between Sites

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Direct Patient Care

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

Respirator Protective Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Eye Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Head Protection (hard hat)

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Hearing Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Hand Protection

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Feet, Toe Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Body Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Latex Exposure

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Solvent Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Paint (direct use) Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Dust (sanding) Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure

 

x

 

 

x

 

 

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Mist Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Wax Stripper (direct use)

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Laser Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Physical Demands When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Bending (Stooping)

  x          

Sitting

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Walking

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Climbing Stairs

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Climbing Ladders

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Standing

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Kneeling

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Squatting (Crouching)

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Twisting/Turning

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Keyboard/Computer Operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Gross Grasp

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

Fine Finger Manipulation

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Hand/Arm Coordination

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

Carry

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Seeing Near w/Acuity

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Feeling (Sensation)

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

Color Vision

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Hearing Clearly

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Reaching Forward

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

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>10#

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

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>10#

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

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>10#