Certified Inpatient Diabetes Educator (RN) M-F No Holidays Full Time

Major Responsibilities:

This position in Mon-Friday and No Holidays

Responsible for the coordination of education of patients, significant others and community related to diabetes self-managemnet as part of the continuum of care.
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.

3)Collaborates with patients, families, and/or significant others in establishing mutual learning goals and behavior change goals.

4)Evaluates and documents the outcomes of hte education plan and revised interventions and follow-up plan for patients, families, and/or significant others.

5)Consults resources to facilitate discharge planning and appropriate follow-up.

6)Utilizes evidence-based practice and current standards with input from the Program Director.

7)Participates in planning and conducting community events and programs.

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

9)Creates and facilitates an interdisciplinary diabetes team.

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

5)Coordinates the standardization of patient education materials for education in patient care departments.

6)Identifies educational needs of the health care team related to diabetes and provides opportunities for learning.

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 appropriate.

4)Integrates research findings into nursing care and education of patients with diabetes.

Licensure:
Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required:
•Bachelor of Science in Nursing. •3-5 years experience in clinical specialty.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
•Strong leadership skills. •Ability to communicate and work cohesively with diverse groups. •Excellent organizational and planning skills.
•Specialty certification in Diabetes (CDE) preferred or must be attained within 3 years of hire. •Current license in State of Illinois as a registered nurse •CPR.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
•Ability to travel locally. •Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints. •Ability to handle multiple tasks and complete work within a short time frame. •Resilient and flexible in a changing work environment. •Ability to cooperate and work well with others. •Ability to make sound and timely decisions. •Ability to flex hours in order to accommodate needs of patients.
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.