Diabetes Educator/Coordinator - Full-Time

Responsibilities Assists with facilitating optimal health outcomes for patients and the community through the provision of evidence-based individual, group and/or community education. Provides diabetes education in an inpatient and an outpatient setting. Develops, implements and evaluates community and hospital patient education related to disease management; including but not limited to diabetes self-management education/training (DSME/T). Coordinates aspects of the DSME/T program at KCH, as accredited by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), including planning, implementation, and evaluation. Serves as a content expert and resource to physicians/providers, staff members, and the community. Responsible for establishing and maintaining the diabetes self-management education (DSME) accreditation/recognition program through the American Diabetes Association and/or the American Association of Diabetes Educators. Develops, implements and evaluates evidence-based education, including diabetes self-management education and facilitates optimal health outcomes for patients with or at risk for diabetes. Provides evidence-based education for all patients with diabetes. Provides diabetes education to staff members and serves as a consultant to all healthcare providers. Develops and directs diabetes education programs to serve the diabetes community. Assists to identify, develop, implement, and evaluate disease management programs including outreach programs and health screenings for the community. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures; regulatory accrediting body requirements; and professional practice standards. Requirements Graduate of an accredited program for nursing education, BSN preferred Current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State of Ohio Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS) certification required A minimum of 3 years’ experience in direct patient care preferred; 2 years recent experience in chronic disease care and education, behavior change strategies and program management preferred Teaching experience in a patient care, classroom and/or community setting preferred Certification as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr KNOX COMMUNITY HOSPITAL