RN Specialist Diabetes Nutrition FT Days JDCH

Location:

Hollywood Florida

At Memorial we are dedicated to improving the health well-being and most of all quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary:

Serves as Diabetes and Nutrition Educator for Diabetes and Nutrition Center through planning implementing and evaluating the delivery and quality of education provided to both health center patients frontline staff and the broader community. Serves as a mentor role model consultant facilitator and educator.

Responsibilities:

Assesses patient understanding and cooperation with integrating nutritional planning into the patients lifestyle. Modifies plans to promote in the required activities to maintain ADA as a resource for front line staff and supports education with the healthcare team to integrate nutrition therapy into the management of diabetic patients initiatives to decrease avoidable hospital utilizationDevelops and provides individualized diabetes and nutrition education to patients and their families and and implements educational activities for staff and the with key stakeholders to address social determinants of health and strengthen integration and linkages by wrapping community health programs and services around vulnerable populations.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY CUSTOMER SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY DIABETES MELLITUS EDUCATION MENU DEVELOPMENT PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE RESPONDING TO CHANGE STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Bachelors (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART) BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART) BLS Cert American Heartnon ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART) BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE) BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS) Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educator (NCBDE) Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Excellent verbal and written communication Work Experience: Two (2) years relevant work experience pertinent to Diabetes Self- Management Education and Support Training (DSMEST).Experience with program planning and evaluation (i.e. pre- and post-test repeat demonstration clinical measures evaluating trends and communicating plan of care).Other Information: Additional Education Info: Dietetics or Nutrition or graduate of an accredited professional nursing programAdditional Credential Info: Registered Nurse License OR Registered Dietitian CDR Certification OR Registered Pharmacist; Certified Diabetes Educator OR Board- Certified Advance Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) certification preferred or completion of either Certificate within 12 months of hire.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping 60%
• Climbing 0%
• Keyboard Entry 60%
• Kneeling 0%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 0%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 0%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient 0%
• Reaching 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm 60%
• Running 0%
• Sitting 60%
• Squatting 0%
• Standing 60%
• Walking 60%
• Audible Speech 60%
• Hearing Acuity 60%
• Smelling Acuity 60%
• Taste Discrimination 60%
• Depth Perception 60%
• Distinguish Color 60%
• Seeing - Far 60%
• Seeing - Near 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste 40%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory 40%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 40%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids 40%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens 40%
• Asbestos 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals 0%
• Dust 0%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes 40%
• Hazardous Chemicals 0%
• Hazardous Medication 0%
• Latex 0%
• Computer Monitor 60%
• Domestic Animals 0%
• Extreme Heat/Cold 0%
• Fire Risk 0%
• Hazardous Noise 0%
• Heating Devices 0%
• Hypoxia 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights 0%
• Magnetic Fields 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts 0%
• Needles/Sharp Objects 40%
• Potential Electric Shock 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault 0%
• Radiation 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights 0%
• Unprotected Heights 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces 40%

Shift:

Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential

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Required Experience:

IC