Diabetes Educator

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)

·         Provide direct care, education, and counseling for inpatients and outpatients as directed by patients’ physicians.

·         Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate individual care plans.

·         Document care and activities in the patient’s medical record in a clear, complete, concise, and timely manner.

·         Serve as a patient advocate to resolve concerns or complaints.

·         Responds to appropriate medical emergencies.

·         Assist in the development, and implementation of diabetes-related programs and materials for patients, staff, community, and other professionals.

·         Participate as an active member in staff meetings and committees.

·         Demonstrate effective work organization in stressful situations and as part of the diabetes team.

·         Maintain awareness of financial issues, cost containment, and resources for patients, and is accountable for maintaining accuracy in the charging process.

·         Maintain professional credentials and education necessary for professional and personal growth.

·         Deliver education to patients following ADA standards of care

·         Assist with downloading and placing supply orders for diabetes related technology

·         Attend continuing education, staff development, and mandatory programs. Meets ADA requirements for diabetes continuing education.

·         Display and promote company values

·         Regular attendance

·         Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

·         Excellent written and verbal communications skills

·         Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and to make independent judgments/decisions regarding patient care, within own scope of practice

·         Knowledge of diabetes management and education principles

·         Builds a logical approach to address problems or opportunities by drawing on ones knowledge and experienced based, and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

·         Changes behavioral style or method of approach when necessary to achieve the best interest of the patient.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

·         Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Iowa is necessary.

·         Achievement of Certificate as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), preferred, but not required

·         Minimum of five years of nursing experience.