Diabetic Educator RN

Major Responsibilities:
Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating diabetes self- management training across the continuum for inpatients, outpatients, significant others, and community.
3) Collaborates with patients, families, and/or significant others in establishing mutual learning goals and behavior change goals.


4) Documents evaluation of outcomes, and revises interventions and follow-up plan for patients, families, and/or significant others.


5) Participates in clinical evaluation of patient care.


6) Accesses resources to facilitate discharge planning and appropriate follow-up.


7) Bases instruction on current standards of practice and input from physicians.


8) Participates in planning and conducting community service projects, programs, and support groups.


9) Teaches, evaluates, and provides patient follow-up specific to diabetes classes.


10) Communicates education and follow-up recommendations to physicians and other health care providers within the multidisciplinary team.


1) Conducts and documents individualized assessment of pertinent medical, psychosocial, and educational history of patients.


2) Using a multidisciplinary approach, develops, implements, and documents teaching plan, educational interventions, and follow-up plan based on the learning needs assessment for patients, families, and/or significant others.


Functions as a resource in diabetes management for the healthcare team.
1) Serves as a resource person to nursing staff 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 or 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.


Incorporates activities of quality improvement to ensure positive patient outcomes.
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 requested.


4) Recognizes the opportunity to integrate research findings into nursing care and education of patients with diabetes.

Licensure:
Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required:
Associate degree in nursing with 4 years experience in adult and pediatric diabetes education within a diabetes program or a diabetes-related position; Bachelor of Science in Nursing with 3 years experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Good communication and organizational skills Problem solving skills Basic computer skills Clinically appropriate skills Proficient in use and handling of patient-related equipment.
Current Illinois RN license. Eligible for Certification as Diabetes Educator. Evidence of CPR course completion.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Ability to work different hours in order to accommodate patient needs. Ability to recognize the needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete work at a fast pace Ability to travel to outside meetings or community education offerings. Ability to move patients and equipment up to 30 lbs. Ability to cooperate and work well with others. May be exposed to hazardous materials and body substances.
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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