Outpatient Diabetes Educator-RN - PRN

apartment The Christ Hospital Health Network location_onCincinnati, OH, US

Job Description

A member of the multi-disciplinary health care team responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of optimal diabetes care and education of patients with diabetes and their families in accordance with established ADA standards of care.

Responsibilities

Education: Provides comprehensive diabetes self-management training

Considering age-specific physiological, developmental, and cultural/socioeconomic parameters, assesses needs of patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.
Assists patients in determination of realistic and measurable goals or outcomes.
Guides patients in identification of behaviors necessary for goal attainment within a designated time frame.
Monitors progress made toward achievement of pre-determined goals.
Provides diabetes self-management training in accordance with the nine content areas of the American Diabetes Association (ADA).
Utilizes clinical practice recommendations and standards of care of the American Diabetes Association (ADA)
May facilitate meetings of the Diabetes Educational Information Sessions or provide Diabetes related programs to the community.
Provides in-services to health care providers on diabetes issues pertinent to patient care.

Communication: Maintains ongoing communication with other pertinent departments and health care providers of The Christ Hospital.

Communicates clearly, concisely, and accurately while considering others’ needs and beliefs.
Collaborates with clinical staff to develop plans of care to meet needs of patients with diabetes.
Provides up-to-date information regarding diabetes and its management to various health care groups.
Documents educational sessions and post program support plans in the EMR

Teamwork:

Participates as an active member of the multidisciplinary diabetes team.
Participates in department meetings, Annual Advisory meetings and Diabetes Champion meetings
Work collaboratively with others in endeavor to meet patients’ and customers’ needs.
Participates in and supports all Joint Commission and American Diabetes Association survey preparations and ongoing continued survey readiness

Professional Development: Develops high degree of competency through continued professional growth.

Utilizing appropriate journals, books, websites/list serves and attendance of seminars, workshops, and meetings
Participates in competency assessment process and self-evaluation to establish professional goals and development plan emphasizing area of specialization as appropriate.
Participates in diabetes-related professional organizations such as Greater Cincinnati Area ADCES, the professional division of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (ADCES).
Maintains or is working towards Certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, CDCES.

Performance Improvement/Research:

Participates in interdepartmental and intradepartmental performance improvement activities related to patient care and service.
Participates in data collection and development of the core curriculum for ADA recognition.

Unit Population Served Competency:

Evidence exists that The Christ Hospital staff considers the special needs and behaviors of the specific patient populations served. Evidence also exists that shows the staff demonstrates those competencies that address the unique characteristics related to developmental, physical, psychosocial, mental, emotional, and social needs of patients across the life span. Associates should also be able to demonstrate those competencies that address the needs of patients with unique cultural norms, religious preferences, language/communication barriers and/or literacy limitations.

Miscellaneous: Performs other duties as required.

Maintains inventory of diabetes literature for the public.
Provides customers with diabetes supplies as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field required. Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field preferred.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two years of medical-surgical nursing experience with patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge/use of adult learning principles required. Knowledge and expertise in diabetes mellitus and its management required. Excellent communication skills required. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required in addition to good interpersonal skills, problem solving, decision making, time management, and leadership skills. Computer skills in Microsoft Office, and EMR

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS :

Registered Nurse in the state of employment, Certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred. Certification within 4 years of hire required if full time. Part-time and PRN requirement will be adjusted based on hours worked.

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