Inpatient Diabetes Educator-RN-Cobb

Wellstar Health System • Full-time • Austell, Georgia, United States • 3w ago

Facility: Cobb Hospital

Job Summary:

This position reports to the Director of Diabetes Services. Key responsibilities of the role include: The Diabetes Educator/Nurse is responsible for coordination of patient diabetes self-management education and support through clinical assessment, education and documentation throughout all phases of diabetes related care. The Diabetes Educator/Nurse is responsible for providing patient education with an understanding and awareness of age specific needs. Assesses the biological, emotional, developmental, psychological, nutritional and patient/family education needs in providing care to the patient and family. Functions as a member of the diabetes management team along with the patient, physician, other clinical colleagues, family and administrative staff. Education responsibilities may include inpatient and outpatient setting and may occur in an individual or group environment. Serves as a diabetes resource internal and external to the organization. The Diabetes Educator is able to independently perform job functions. Participates in Wellstar and community events (e.g. ADA walk, Diabetes Day, Health and Benefit Fairs, etc.). Provides presentations to Wellstar departments, civic and community partners.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Exemplary Practice Outcomes * Assessment: Performs comprehensive assessment to identify patient/family needs and resources available to meet needs. * Planning: Based on a comprehensive assessment, participates in the formation and modification of an ongoing education and support plan which enhances client/family outcomes. * Implementation: Matches the patient/family needs to available and appropriate resources to carry out the education and support plan. * Monitoring: Accountability for monitoring education and support plan, as well as goal achievement, to evaluate process to change practice patterns that would to improve the quality, access and cost of care. * Evaluation: Evaluates and reports diagnostic (e.g. blood glucose and A1C) and assessment results and readjusts care to meet patient needs and condition. * Patient Education: Identifies patient and patients support systems, physical and psychological learning needs and health literacy. Utilizes education principles based on age specific criteria to meet these needs. Teamwork and Collaboration * Coordinates the delivery and documentation of quality patient education that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to, diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods, completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive educational environment. * Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all department team members. * Participates and supports performance improvement. * Serves as a resource and support to organizational committees as needed. Professional Development and Initiative * Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education and population specific education. Non-CDE employees to complete 15 hours of diabetes-related CEUs annually; CDE employees to maintain CEU requirements. * Serves as a preceptor and/or mentor for colleagues and other departments. Evidence Based Practice and Research * Upholds all system/organizational/departmental policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring, by way of example, fulfilment of American Diabetes Association standards, Joint Comission Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes. * Participates in data collection and chart audits. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions. Resources and Support * Proactively plans for the educational needs of patients in the course of providing education, support and resources to patients/families. * Participates in the development of departmental protocols, policies and procedures, when called upon or through self-initiation, in collaboration with clinical and non-clinical department team members to achieve best practice outcomes * Supports efficient and effective use of resources. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelors Nursing

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor-Preferred

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

CDCES Upon Hire Preferred and CDCES within 2 years Required

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 3 years of progressive experience as an RN. Required and Experience in treatment and education principles of patients with diabetes Required and Bilingual experience Preferred and Pediatrics experience Preferred and Computer experience with Epic, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or other databases as needed. Required

Required Minimum Skills:

Professional communication skills. Computer skills. Must be physically capable of initiating CPR. Travel requirements include local via personal automobile. Independent and self directed. Excellent organizational and communication skills a must.

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