RN - Diabetes Educator - Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic

Job Summary

Educates and collaborates with patients on self-care involved in the management of diabetes. Assesses health status and proactively manages diabetes to improve patient outcomes in various settings, including clinic and hospitals. Provides initial and on-going social, cultural and learning needs, along with education, goal setting and behavioral interventions to promote diabetes self-management skills and patient empowerment, including but not limited to, intensive insulin management and diabetes technology. Develops diabetes self-management and support plans. Educates patients/family on healthy eating, medication management, physical activity, glucose monitoring, and pattern management. Demonstrates knowledge of pathophysiology, social determinants of health, and evidence-based practice of scope. Supports quality improvement and documentation to effectively maintain program recognition for an effective Diabetes Self-Management Education program. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, referring provider, and others related to diabetes care and support plan.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing or willing to obtain within three years.
• Must graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) preferred.
• Must have two years of experience as a clinical nurse with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Previous experience and knowledge of Diabetes Management preferred.
• Must hold and maintain certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist from the National Certification Board of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists or obtain that certification within three years when eligible.