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Certified Diabetes Educator/Registered Nurse (RN)
$82k-101k (estimate)
Full Time | Hospital
5 Months Ago
La Rabida Children's Hospital is Hiring a Certified Diabetes Educator/Registered Nurse (RN) Near Chicago, IL
La Rabida Children’s Hospital is hiring a Certified Diabetes Educator (RN), 32 hours per week, for the Outpatient Diabetes Clinic in Chicago, IL!
At La Rabida Children’s Hospital, our mission is simple: We’re dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illnesses. The path to completing this mission, however, is often complicated. Fortunately, we’ve got the best team around. If you are looking for your next career opportunity to partner with a compassionate multidisciplinary collaborative team, we have the job for you! Job Summary:La Rabida is currently recruiting for a Certified Diabetes Educator (RN), 32 hours per week, for the Outpatient Diabetes Clinic in Chicago, IL. We are a small children’s acute care hospital focused on treating complex medical conditions, chronic illnesses, developmental disabilities, and abuse and trauma. Our nurses are focused on providing exceptional patient care to children while helping families face unique challenges. The Certified Diabetes Educator (RN) has a degree in nursing and specialty certification to teach and manage the diabetic patient population. This individual will coordinate the education and care for the patient and family in both in-patient and outpatient settings. Coordinating care includes determining with the multidisciplinary the appropriate plan of care; communicating the plan to the patient, family, and other staff, monitoring the progress of the patient, and communicating with appropriate external agencies. The Certified Diabetic Educator/RN will be responsible for the development of appropriate educational materials and programs for this patient population. The Certified Diabetic Educator/RN is a clinical expert in Diabetes and provides guidance to other staff in the education and management of these patients as well as taking an active role in the care.
Essential Certified Diabetes Educator Functions:
- Utilizes specialized knowledge, skill, and expertise in Diabetes and Pediatric nursing to coordinate the care of an identified population of pediatric patients throughout the healthcare continuum.
- Works with the family and health care team to develop a comprehensive plan of care based on a systematic assessment of the physiological, psychosocial, and developmental needs of the patient and family.
- Evaluate and modify the plan of care as needed. Regularly communicates changes to the family, healthcare team, and other agencies involved.
- Works with the multidisciplinary team and family to develop individualized family education plans and ensure that patient/family education is completed before discharge (inpatients). Provides appropriate education and follow-up (outpatients).
- Collaborates with the family and healthcare team to arrange for home care needs, and school-based care, including home nursing, supplies, and referrals to community agencies. Obtains consent for release of information as needed.
- Provides orientation, staff development, and education of staff on topics related to diabetes. Functions as a resource to the community in areas of expertise.
- Acts as a clinical role model by providing clinical leadership to nursing staff in the care of the diabetic child.
- Develop and maintain appropriate educational materials and programs to meet the needs of the diabetic child and his/her family.
- Documents all patient care activities appropriately in the medical record.
- Promotes innovations in nursing care practice through membership and/or leadership in professional organizations, participation in conferences, and utilization of current research.
- Participates in or leads Quality Management initiatives.
- Maintains required job skills, professional competencies, current licensure, certification, and ongoing education required of the job as applicable.
- Supports the hospital mission and observes hospital core job values with respect to service excellence standards, work quality, productivity, teamwork, and initiative.
- Attends mandatory education sessions: Annual Infection Control, Annual Safety, Disaster, Hazardous Wastes & Material, and others as determined by the hospital and department.
What we need from you:
- Education: BSN required
- Related Work Experience: Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in clinical pediatrics.
- Licensure/Certification: Current Illinois RN license required, current licensure in Indiana helpful, CDE eligible required. If not currently CDE, must be obtained within 6-12 months of hire.
- Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated knowledge and expertise in area of specialty, family education and case management, active membership in appropriate professional organization(s).
- CPR Required: Only certifications issued by the American Heart Association, or the American Red Cross will be accepted.
What you will receive:
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Retirement/Savings Plans & Matching
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Free Parking
- Free breakfast and lunch on the last Friday of every month
Who we are:La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on.
La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Conditions of Employment Required to demonstrate full vaccination status for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine; OR Qualify for a reasonable accommodation for an exemption from vaccine requirements based on a medical disability or because of a sincerely held religious belief. Additional information and instructions regarding how to request a reasonable accommodation will be provided on request at the time of selection.
La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Conditions of Employment Required to demonstrate full vaccination status for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine; OR Qualify for a reasonable accommodation for an exemption from vaccine requirements based on a medical disability or because of a sincerely held religious belief. Additional information and instructions regarding how to request a reasonable accommodation will be provided on request at the time of selection.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Hospital
SALARY
$82k-101k (estimate)
POST DATE
12/05/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
05/23/2024
WEBSITE
larabida.org
HEADQUARTERS
PARK FOREST, IL
SIZE
200 - 500
FOUNDED
1893
TYPE
Private
CEO
BRAD STOLBACK
REVENUE
$5M - $10M
INDUSTRY
Hospital
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