Diabetes Nurse Clinician - Pediatrics - Full-time
AccessHealth · Gainesville, FL · Yesterday
HealthcareFull-time
Role Overview: The Diabetes RN/RD, CDCES collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate care for pediatric diabetes patients and families. Key Responsibilities Assess patients' and families' knowledge and adherence to diabetes management plans.Deliver individualized and group Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES).Create and update educational materials for diabetes management.Serve as a liaison between patients/families and healthcare providers, supporting glucose management and insulin adjustments via phone, email, and EMR messaging.Coordinate with school staff to ensure safety and proper diabetes management at school, including Diabetes Medical Management Plans.Train and educate patients and families on diabetes technology devices, obtaining necessary certifications.Participate in quality improvement initiatives and may be involved in diabetes camps and research recruitment.For RNs, provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) tailored to pediatric diabetes and assist with intern precepting. Qualifications & Skills BSN or equivalent for nurses; RN licensure in Florida; CDCES certification within 1 year.Graduate degree in dietetics for dietitians; registration and licensure in Florida; CDCES certification within 1 year.Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.Preferred 3-5 years clinical experience with diabetes education.Basic Life Support certification required; CDE eligibility preferred.