DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT: The purpose of the position is to provide and coordinate diabetes education and coordinate diabetes care services provided through the Diabetes Program of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Health System.  Incumbent will provide foot care and serve as an educational resource in proper foot care and treatment for persons with diabetes. This position is located in the Koweta Indian Health Facility located in Coweta, OK. The Health System provides comprehensive health care services to Native Americans living within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation through the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Community Hospital (CNCH) and five (5) ambulatory health centers in Eufaula, Okemah, Okmulgee, Sapulpa and Coweta. The Health System also maintains eight (8) Field Health operations consisting of the Behavioral Health Services (BHS); Vocational Rehabilitation Services; Contract Health Services (CHS); Community Health Representative (CHR); the Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP); the Women’s, Infants and Children (WIC) Programs; the Tobacco Prevention (TPP); and the Diabetes Prevention Programs.

REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must meet the following requirements:

Graduation as a RN (required) or BSN (preferred) curriculum from an accredited professional school of Nursing.  One (1) year relevant experience is preferred.  Incumbent must possess a current Stat of Oklahoma Nursing License.  Certification as a Diabetes Educator (CDE) is preferred, however, incumbent is required to obtain CDE status by the end of three (3) years and maintain this certification thereafter.  Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and must be insurable.  

EVALUATION METHODS: Applicants who meet the requirements described above will be evaluated to determine the extent to which they possess or have the potential to acquire knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics, (KSAP's) required of this position. Applicants should address the following KSAP's on a separate attachment to their application.

1.   High degree of Knowledge in health care delivery and quality improvement.

2.   Broad based knowledge of diabetes health care including initial, routine and annual care of all levels.

3.   Knowledge of foot care and wound treatment of individuals with diabetes.

4.   Ability to effectively provide diabetes education to groups and on an individual basis.

5.   Knowledge of ADA, IHS, Health System and Diabetes Program guidelines, regulations, policies and procedures.

6.   Skill in dealing with patients in order to obtain departmental information.

7.   Ability to coordinate, plan and schedule program activities within the clinic.

8.   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. 

9.   Ability to utilize a personal computer in a Windows environment. 

10.Ability to maintain a confident professional demeanor.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Submit a current Health System employment application form or resume, (a transfer request form for current employees). The KSAP’s as outlined in the Evaluation Methods section should be addressed, but are not required. All application materials are to be submitted to the attention of the Staffing Coordinator.  For further information call Personnel Services at (918) 756-4333 Ext. 271.   The Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer, however, Indian Preference will be applied