Registered Nurse (RN)- Diabetes Educator - Pediatric Endocrinology, FT, Day

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Delivers comprehensive and seamless services that bridges the gap to integrate clinical and self-management aspects of diabetes and cardiometabolic care in all settings (acute, ambulatory and community). Integral part of the interprofessional team and provides collaborative, comprehensive and person-centered care and education conducive to behavior change and improved quality of life across the lifespan. Supports and advocates for people affected by diabetes to optimize quality care. Promotes self-management to achieve individualized behavioral and treatment goals that reduce risks and optimize health outcomes. Team member of a recognized American Diabetes Association (ADA) Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) department and follows the ADA recognition requirements which are based on the National Standards of DSMES guidelines. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Integrates skills and knowledge of pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical management, cardiometabolic conditions, and self-management of diabetes into clinical practice. Advocates for and communicates about improved quality of care and outcomes for those living with, at risk for, and affected by diabetes and cardiometabolic conditions. Partners with individuals to deliver care and education conducive to behavior change and improves quality of life by applying the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (ADCES) ADCES7 self-care behaviors for self-management of diabetes and cardiometabolic conditions across the lifespan. Applies business principles, systems practice, and population health management to support achievement of the Quintuple Aim (reduced costs, improved outcomes, improved experience, improved work life for healthcare providers, and equity in health and social services). Contributes to the achievement of established DSMES department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Provides quality diabetes self-management education in individual and group settings based on assessed needs. Utilizes appropriate teaching techniques that are sensitive to the learning preferences of the person with prediabetes or diabetes. Completes comprehensive assessments for each patient including emotional and behavioral health, interprets personal health data, develops an individualized care plan based on the patient's assessed needs and goals and promotes self-management. Collaborates, advocates, and confers with other members of the diabetes care team in developing person-centered diabetes plans. Engages in lifelong learning and serves as a role model of professionalism. Advocates for and supports technology-enabled diabetes education and care, in individual and population health diabetes services. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibility This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - Associate degree in Nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. Experience - One (1) year of clinical experience. Experience with diabetic patient population preferred. In Lieu Of In lieu of certification, will consider candidates that are certification eligible and willing to obtain required CDCES or BC-ADM certification within three (3) years of DCES hire date. Additionally, must complete 15 CEUs in diabetes-related education within 4 months of hire and each ADA anniversary year until certification is obtained. Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working. Job related certification from one of the following: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Board Certified-Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) from the Certification Board for Diabetes Care & Education (CBDCE). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of diabetes technology including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors preferred. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location 9 Medical Park Rd Richland Facility 3457 Pediatric Endo 9 Med Park 230 Department 34571000 Pediatric Endo 9 Med Park 230-Practice Operations Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.