RN Certified Diabetes Educator - Inpatient

Overview:

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Provides state-of-the-art diabetes education in the outpatient setting for persons with diabetes and their families/care partners in order to optimize diabetes management. Participates in the development of educational materials focusing on disease process, medication management, diet, prevention and care complications, and blood glucose monitoring.

Acts as a health consultant by providing information on the management of diabetes for all patients of ages from infancy to geriatrics. Collaborates with treating physician in patients care.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities:

• 1. Patient Care
• + 1.1 Provide education related to diabetes and the disease process; medication, diet and nutritional monitoring; foot care, prevention and care of complications; blood glucose monitoring and the techniques of self-monitoring and injection
• 2. Education/Training
• + 2.1 Contribute to the development of curriculum and content for clinical staff related to diabetes
• 3. Patient and Family-Centered Care
• + 3.1 Supports the organizations commitment to patient and family-centered care
• 4. Documentation
• + 4.1 Documents plan of care to address the patient's medical condition.
• 5. Other Requirements
• + 5.1 Ability to work in a collaborative practice model and willingness to assist with patient care when required
• 6. May assist and/or perform chaperone duties for patient medical procedures as needed

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

Bachelors in Nursing preferred RN Licensure required Certified as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or eligible to sit for examination within 12 months

EXPERIENCE

At least 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in diabetes prevention or health education program

LICENSURE

RN Nursing License

SPECIAL SKILLS

Current skills and knowledge in diabetes, including anatomy and pathophysiology of diabetes and associated complications. Ability to design/implement/evaluate health programs policies and procedures. Excellent leadership, organizational and communication, and problem-solving skills.