Department:

02110 AMG Chicago Irving and Western - Endocrinology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Endocrine Clinic Hours

M-Thurs 8a-6p

Sat/Sun CLOSED

Holidays CLOSED

$10,000 sign on bonus for external hires

Certified Diabetic Educator (CDE) is required within one year of hire date.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing diabetes self-management training and education to patients and their significant others.

• Implement and document teaching plan, educational interventions, and follow-up plan based on the individualized assessment for patients and their families and / or significant others per current program educational curriculum.

• Collaborate with patients and their families and / or significant others in establishing mutual learning goals and behavior change goals.

• Document evaluation of outcomes and revises interventions and follow-up plan for patients and their families and / or significant others.

• Assure education is based on current program curriculum and input from physicians.

• Communicate education and follow-up recommendations to physicians and other health care providers within the multidisciplinary team.

• Bill third party payers for diabetes outpatient self-management and training, utilizing appropriate coding guidelines

• Conduct and document individualized assessment of pertinent medical, psychosocial, and educational history of patients.

• Educate and train patients and their families and / or significant others in general diabetes education, glucose meter instruction, insulin start, insulin pump start / follow-up, and CGMS start as needed per visit type.

• Collaborates with physician to meet the educational need for all Endocrine patients.

Provides support for quality clinical care as a registered nurse.

• Performs various tests/procedures and medication administration independently in accordance with nursing practice standards.

• Provides patient education, discharge instructions, and assists patients in obtaining additional services ordered by the physician prior to leaving the office as part of discharge planning.

• Functions as a “patient advocate” to ensure the patient receives the best possible care.

• Anticipates the need for and completes all documentation necessary to ensure quality care.

• Aware of and correctly uses “triage protocols”.

• Lead clinical resource to RN, CMA and other clinical staff in the Endocrine Department.

• Responsible for meeting all diabetic population health metrics.

• Able to perform mini-registration and scheduling of patients.

• Functions as a liaison between the physician and other medical professionals: Communicates with pharmacies to order new/refill of medication. Communicates with other physicians or other ancillary medical staff to ensure continuity of care. Assists in setting up referrals for additional care.

• Completes and passes CPR every two years, a condition of employment. Participates in “mock code” drills.

• Understands and knows how to administer “emergency drug box” medications.

• Knows where emergency equipment is located and how to properly use it.

• Participates in all scheduled staff meetings.

• Medical record release of information done only according to HIPPA policies.

• Measures and records accurately: blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight.

• Documents according to policy and procedure in medical record all patient communications.

• Promotes and creates a caring, safe, secure, accident-free environment for all patients and fellow employees.

• Performs other duties as requested to support department needs.

Serve as a resource in diabetes management for the healthcare team.

• Serve as a resource person and mentor to staff related to clinical knowledge of diabetes management.

• Act as a resource to other departments and disciplines within AMG and community.

• Participate in formal or informal educational programs regarding diabetes related topics.

• Maintain knowledge of current developments, trends and techniques in diabetes management and education and makes recommendations regarding use in diabetes program.

Growth and Development

• Keeps abreast of current standards of care.

• Assists in annual Core Competency by self-assess