Adult Diabetes Education Clinical Services Nurse II

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About Duke University Hospital

 

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

 

Position summary

 

The Adult Diabetes Education Clinical Services Nurse II provides direct patient care services to adults with a diagnosis of diabetes.  The Clinical Services Nurse II collects and documents patient data, collaborates with the team to establish priorities and set realistic goals, provides individual and group diabetes education and lifestyle counseling, and evaluates patient outcomes related to diabetes management and education.   The Clinical Services Nurse II ensures program compliance with ADA Recognition standards and coordinates activities to maintain ADA recognition and recertification per the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education.  The Clinical Services Nurse II contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership in the organization.

 

Position requirements

 

Education:           Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Licensure:            Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of NC

Certification:       Certified Diabetes Educator strongly preferred.  If not certified, certification must be obtained within 18 months of starting the position.

Experience:         Three years of nursing experience

Life support:        BLS

 

Specific Job Responsibilities and Standards

 

 

1. Direct Care

• Provide diabetes self-care management education for patients age 18 and older in compliance with ADA program guidelines, including intensive insulin therapy, insulin pump therapy, continuous glucose sensor monitoring and management of diabetes during pregnancy or diabetes resulting from treatment for another primary disease.
• Utilize comprehensive assessment skills in the evaluation of learning and life-style modification needs and abilities in adult patients with diabetes.
• Support nursing staff in providing evidence-based diabetes education.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical, and nutrition staff to assess, diagnose, plan, identify priorities and realistic outcomes, and evaluate the effectiveness and cost efficiency of diabetes management and self-care education.
• Coordinate ADEP services to maximize patient outcomes and to accomplish the strategic objectives of the healthcare team and of the organization.
• Maintain certification
• Provide patient follow-up via faxes, phone calls, emails and prn visits
• Obtain Certification to train insulin pumps from each of the insulin pump companies to be able to train patients on insulin pump therapy.

 

1. Coaching / Education

• Assess educational needs of patients/families and provide culturally sensitive patient/family interventions through individual and group sessions, as indicated.
• Participate in developing, implementing and evaluating patient education resources and programs appropriate to the patient’s health literacy level, learning needs, readiness to learn and cultural value and beliefs. 
• Document patient assessment and education as required by TJC and ADA Recognition.
• Assess learning needs of nursing staff; plan and implement appropriate educational forums and opportunities to address critical learning needs and skills.
• Contribute to the advancement of the profession by disseminating expert knowledge and outcomes of the Clinical Services Nurse II practice through presentations and publications.

 

 

 

1. Collaboration

• Assist staff in the development of innovative, cost-effective programs or protocols of care
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships within and across departments that promote patient safety, culturally competent care and clinical excellence
• Advocate for diabetes awareness in the community by promoting health screenings and diabetes seminars as dictated by the needs of the health system, community and ADA Recognition r