Registered Nurse Clinical Diabetes Educator - Diabetes

Description Summary

Responsible for Diabetes Mellitus (DM) instruction, documentation, and follow-up on patients identified through physician referral. Conducts quality and effective diabetes self-management education program classes. Accountable for ongoing evaluation of program, performance improvements, physician and patient phone calls/correspondence. Primarily responsible for outpatient appointments. Develops, implements, and evaluates community educational events. Participates in community diabetes screenings. Maintains ADA or CDCES Diabetes Recognition Program status.

Responsibilities

• Maints/supports Diabetes Recognition Program status by assisting with ADA or ADCES annual accreditation and related tasks.
• Performs patient DM instruction per physician orders.
• Instructs according to age-specific guidelines & medical conditions.
• Provides family support & education PRN.
• Refers to self-management classes when appropriate.
• Proficient in providing instructions on Diabetes technology-based devices.
• Documents and evaluates the teaching and learning process in the patient’s chart.
• Provides professional and timely info to the MD regarding patient progress/status.
• Maintains/supports ADA or ADCES Diabetes Recognition Program status.
• Develops, implements, and participates in community diabetes and educational programs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of community outreach events.
• Assists with diabetes education in-service for nursing staff/physicians.
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings with the Diabetes Advisory Board committee and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of diabetes patients.
• Represents and promotes CHRISTUS Health.
• Provides input and assists with the planning of the Diabetes Center’s services.
• Facilitates participant access to services.
• Strives for the highest standards of productivity and quality instruction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
• Master's Degree in a related field is preferred
• Experience 1 year of experience in the related field is preferred
• RN licensure in the state of employment is required
• BLS is required
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Board Certified - Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) is required within 24 months of hire
• Certified Pump Trainer (CPT) is preferred