Patient Educator Registered Nurse (RN) - Diabetes

38742 Atrium Health Anson - Clinic: Diabetes

Full time

Yes

40

M-F 8-5, occasional weekend or evening events

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

Essential Functions

• Evaluates and assists patients and their significant others, and family in the acquisition of clinical information and education.
• Uses established principles of teaching-learning theory and life-style counseling.
• Individualizes instructions for persons of all ages, incorporating their cultural preferences, health beliefs and learning styles.
• Adheres to the Standards of Practice for field of specialty.
• Develops reviews and updates educational information for patients and staff.
• Evaluates patient's/family's response to education, treatment and health services provided.
• Serves as a resource to nursing staff, nursing students, other health care personnel and the community.
• Incorporates into practice the generally accepted new techniques and knowledge acquired through continuing education and evidence based practice.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills and interpersonal communication skills.
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