Diabetes Education Coordinator

Shift: 1st, varied
Schedule: 8a–4:30p
Hours per week: 40
Benefits status: Benefits eligible

About the role

The Diabetes Education Coordinator is a registered nurse certified by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators. The coordinator must possess a broad range of knowledge of health and wellness and must have experience in care of people with diabetes and chronic diseases.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between the diabetes patient education advisory committee and the facility administration
• Plan and participate in orientation sessions for new diabetes patient education personnel
• Provide and/or coordinate in-service education for diabetes patient education personnel
• Design and carry out evaluations of the content and effectiveness of the diabetes patient education program
• Coordinate ongoing and annual review of program resources
• Provide overall coordination for the program and curriculum, including supervision of all instructional and clerical staff working for the diabetes patient education program and management of permanent patient education records
• Monitor and facilitate maintenance of DSMES team member qualifications
• Responsible for maintaining ADA recognition and participates in evaluation of DSME services effectiveness
• Responsible for follow-up with inpatient consults and outpatient referrals
• Systematically and continuously collect and assess data related to patient health status to develop, execute, and evaluate the plan of care
• Work with the education team on projects as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing (BSN or MSN preferred)
• Must obtain bachelor’s degree within 4 years of hire
• State of Wisconsin or multistate nursing licensure required (must request WI licensure within 30 days); current IL licensure as required by Northpointe job duties/assignments
• Certified Diabetic Educator certification through the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (CDCES) preferred at time of hire
• Minimum of three to five years’ recent clinical experience preferred
• BLS certification within three months of hire
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple demands
• Maintain ethical conduct and keep confidential personal and medical information about patients
• Adhere to established health system and department policies, rules, and regulations
• Participate in educational programs and continually seek personal development