Advanced Nurse Clinician

Position Details

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Clinician (PRN) to support the Outpatient Diabetes Education Program within Dietitian Services. This role serves as a clinical expert, educator, consultant, and resource for patients and interdisciplinary team members, with a focus on diabetes self-management education, medication management, glucose monitoring technology, and patient-centered care. The Advanced Nurse Clinician collaborates with physicians, diabetes educators, dietitians, nursing leadership, and community partners to deliver high-quality diabetes education services and support quality improvement initiatives. This position plays a vital role in enhancing patient outcomes through education, coaching, and evidence-based practice while exemplifying Mercy's mission, values, and service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Diabetes Education & Clinical Support
• Provide nursing expertise within the outpatient diabetes education program.
• Educate patients on diabetes self-management, including blood glucose monitoring, medication administration, insulin management, and diabetes-related technology.
• Serve as a clinical resource regarding diabetes medications, glucose meters, continuous glucose monitoring systems, and treatment plans.
• Assist patients in achieving self-management goals through individualized education and counseling.
• Collaborate with dietitians and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Clinical Leadership & Consultation
• Serve as a consultant to physicians, staff, patients, and community organizations regarding diabetes care and specialty nursing practice.
• Act as a clinical role model and mentor for staff and interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in the development and implementation of evidence-based practice improvements.
• Promote professional nursing standards and specialty best practices.
• Quality Improvement & Program Development
• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and support program outcomes related to patient education and diabetes management.
• Evaluate current practices and implement changes based on research findings, quality data, and regulatory requirements.
• Support educational program development and community outreach efforts.
• Education & Training
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver educational programs for patients, staff, and community members.
• Assess learning needs and develop appropriate educational interventions.
• Maintain current knowledge of diabetes care, nursing trends, and specialty certifications.
• Serve as a resource for ongoing staff development and competency enhancement.
• Safety & Compliance
• Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, confidentiality, and risk management policies.
• Support a safe care environment and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Follow Mercy policies regarding incident reporting, patient rights, and workplace safety procedures.
• Aid in evaluating equipment, supplies, policies, and procedures related to diabetes care services.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Required Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Missouri or eligible compact state licensure. Current Advanced Practice Nurse license, as applicable, in the State of Missouri.
• Required Experience: Three to five years of nursing experience in diabetes care, endocrinology, patient education, or a related specialty area.
• Required Certifications: Certification in specialty practice area (preferred examples include Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist [CDCES] or other applicable specialty certification).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing outpatient diabetes education services.
• Experience teaching diabetes self-management classes in a group setting.
• Familiarity with continuous glucose monitoring systems and diabetes technology platforms.
• Current CDCES certification or eligibility to obtain certification.