Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Position is responsible for coordinating the care of patients within the Department of Pediatrics Division of Endocrinology & Diabetes.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care including assessment, planning and evaluation of patients. 
• Completes health history on patients and conveys findings to physician. Documents all patient interactions appropriately within EHR system.
• Provides diabetes education to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Analyzes blood sugar trends and recommends dose/technology changes based on analysis.
• Develops and coordinates diabetes education material and programs.
• Functions as a diabetes education liaison to the community, caregivers and hospital partners.
• Provides phone consultation for prescription refills, sick calls, education and other patient concerns.
• Attends outpatient clinic sessions with providers to provide care, education and comprehensive assessment of patients.
• Coordinates patient care, orders diagnostic tests, convey findings to physician, assists in coordinating patient appointments and assists with referral to outside sources.
• Allocates resources, i.e., home health, project concern, and durable medical equipment.
• Provides individual or small group education to initiate and coordinate diabetes care and diabetes equipment technology. 
• Performs a variety of nursing administrative duties including compliance with environmental safety regulations, infection control standards, quality assurance, ADA standards and HIPAA regulations.
• Acts as a liaison and team member by facilitating communication and coordination of care between patients, families, and health team members.
• Educates patients and families about endocrinology and metabolism related information.
• Develops, maintains and provides education resources for the non-diabetic endocrine patient.

Marginal or Nonessential Functions:

• Coordination and participation in community and patient care events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Requires protective devices
• Patient care setting
• Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Typically standing or walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

Equipment

• Office equipment
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

A diploma, certification or degree is not required.

Certifications:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

Nursing (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with two years of nursing experience.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, in accordance with the Compact Act.
• Basic Life Support Certification or obtains certification within one month of employment. Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Remains consistent with current practice in specialty of pediatrics and endocrinology/diabetes medicine.
• Ability to attend conferences to gain up to date knowledge on endocrine a