Registered Nurse - Diabetes Clinic

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At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Job Posting Title:

Registered Nurse - Diabetes Clinic

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUPBRC ExD - CS - Diabetes and Metabolism Clinic (Tim Gilbert (00089951))

   

Work Location:

LSU - Pennington Biomedical

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Diabetes and Metabolism Care Clinic.

 

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Diabetes Clinic will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with diabetes, focusing on education, management, and support to help individuals achieve optimal blood glucose control and prevent complications. The RN will work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to create personalized care plans and ensure the highest quality of care for patients with diabetes. This position requires strong clinical knowledge of diabetes management, patient education, and the ability to provide empathetic and compassionate care to individuals with chronic conditions.

Major Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment & Care: Perform initial and ongoing assessments of diabetic patients, including vital signs, blood glucose levels, and relevant medical history. Develop individualized care plans based on assessments and collaborate with the healthcare team for ongoing patient management.

• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on diabetes self-management, including blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, diet, exercise, and medication adherence. Provide resources to promote healthy lifestyle changes and disease prevention.

• Diabetes Management Support: Assist with insulin injections, insulin pump management, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), and other diabetes-related therapies. Support patients in achieving optimal blood glucose control and minimizing complications.

• Chronic Disease Management: Monitor for potential complications of diabetes, such as neuropathy, retinopathy, and nephropathy, and refer patients to specialists as needed. Implement interventions to manage co-existing conditions like hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity.

• Patient Advocacy: Provide emotional support and counseling to