Diabetic Educator RN

Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating diabetes self-management training across the continuum for inpatients, outpatients, significant others, and community.

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating diabetes self-management training across the continuum for inpatients, outpatients, significant others, and community; Conducts and documents individualized assessment of pertinent medical, psychosocial, and educational history of patients; Using a multidisciplinary approach, develops, implements, and documents teaching plan, educational interventions, and follow-up plan based on the learning needs assessment for patients, families, and/or significant others; Collaborates with patients, families, and/or significant others in establishing mutual learning goals and behavior change goals; Documents evaluation of outcomes, and revises interventions and follow-up plan for patients, families, and/or significant others; Participates in clinical evaluation of patient care; Accesses resources to facilitate discharge planning and appropriate follow-up; Bases instruction on current standards of practice and input from physicians; Participates in planning and conducting community service projects, programs, and support groups; Teaches, evaluates, and provides patient follow-up specific to diabetes classes; Communicates education and follow-up recommendations to physicians and other health care providers within the multidisciplinary team; Serves as a resource person to nursing staff regarding procedures, clinical pathways, and equipment directly related to diabetes management; Acts as a resource to other departments and disciplines within hospital and community; Participates in formal or informal educational programs regarding diabetes-related topics; Maintains knowledge of current developments, trends and techniques in diabetes management and education and makes recommendations regarding use in diabetes program; Participates in formulating, implementing, and evaluating continuous quality improvement activities for the diabetes education program and materials; Participates in professional organizations related to the subspecialty in order to promote and maintain current standards of care and patient education; Participates in diabetes advisory committee and others as requested; Recognizes the opportunity to integrate research findings into nursing care and education of patients with diabetes

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing with 4 years experience in adult and pediatric diabetes education within a diabetes program or a diabetes-related position; Bachelor of Science in Nursing with 3 years experience is required; Current Illinois RN license; Eligible for Certification as Diabetes Educator; Evidence of CPR course completion; Good communication and organizational skills; Problem solving skills; Basic computer skills; Clinically appropriate skills; Proficient in use and handling of patient-related equipment

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program