Diabetes Educator (RN) - Inpatient and Outpatient

Department:

34316 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Diabetic Education

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

32

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

.8 FTE

Diabetes Educator RN

Good Shepherd Hospital

Inpatient and Outpatient

Part Time Days (32 hours per week)

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the coordination of education of patients, significant others and community related to diabetes self management as part of the continuum of care.
  •     1)Conduct and document individualized assessment of pertinent medical, psychosocial, and educational history of patients.
  •     2)Develop, implement, and document teaching plan, educational interventions, and follow-up plan based on the learning needs assessment for patients, families, and/or significant others.
  •     3)Collaborate with patients, families, and/or significant others in establishing mutual learning goals and behavior change goals.
  •     4)Document evaluation of outcomes, and revises interventions and follow-up plan for patients, families, and/or significant others.
  •     5)Access resources to facilitate discharge planning and appropriate follow-up.
  •     6)Assure education is based on current standards of practice and input from physicians.
  •     7)Participate in planning and conducting community service projects and programs.
  •     8)Communicate education and follow-up recommendations to physicians and other health care providers within the multidisciplinary team
  •     9)Implement and coordinate outpatient education and follow-up needs.
  •     10)Bill third party payers for diabetes outpatient self-management and training, utilizing appropriate coding guidelines
• Functions as a resource in diabetes management for the healthcare team.
  •     1)Serves as a resource person to the healthcare team regarding procedures, clinical pathways, and equipment directly related to diabetes management.
  •     2)Acts as a resource to other departments and disciplines within hospital and community.
  •     3)Participates in formal and informal educational programs regarding diabetes-related topics.
  •     4)Maintains knowledge of current developments, trends, and techniques in diabetes management and education and makes recommendations regarding use in diabetes program.
  •     5)Coordinates the standardization of patient education materials for education in patient care departments.
  •     6)Identifies educational needs of the health care team related to diabetes and provides opportunities for learning.
• Incorporate activities of quality improvement to ensure positive patient outcomes and experience.
  •     1)Participates in formulating, implementing, and evaluating continuous quality improvement activities for the diabetes education program and materials.
  •     2)Participates in professional organizations related to the subspecialty in order to promote and maintain current standards of care and patient education.
  •     3)Participates in diabetes advisory committee and others as appropriate.
  •     4)Integrates research findings into nursing care and education of patients with diabetes.
  •     5) Meet with sales representatives regarding products and supplies for patient education.

Licensure:

• Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing. 3-5 years experience in clinical specialty. .

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Strong leadership skills. Ability to communicate and work cohesively with diverse groups. Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Specialty certification in Diabetes (CDE) preferred or must be attained within 18 months of hire. Current license in the State of Illinois as a registered nurse. CPR

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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