What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Diabetes Care and Education Specialist position at Froedtert South, Inc.?
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POSITION PURPOSE |
Provides diabetic education for staff, inpatients and outpatients as identified. Follows established policies and procedures of hospital. Collaborates with coordinator and manager regarding instructional activities as necessary.
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SITE(S) |
- Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital
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MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED |
- Bachelor degree: Nursing
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MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED |
- 3-5 years of medical/surgical nursing experience
- 2-3 years of experience in diabetes education or related field preferred
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LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED |
- Certified in Diabetic Education preferred
- Licensed to be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Wisconsin
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SUPERVISES |
- N/A
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED |
- Certified Diabetes & Education Specialist (CDCES) credential upon hire or within 2 years of hire
- Must be able to read, write, hear, speak and comprehend the English language
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
- Demonstrated teaching ability
- Experience working with diverse patient populations
- Proficiency in electronic health record systems
- Experience in public speaking or group facilitation
- Knowledge of current diabetes management technologies and devices
- Knowledge of diabetes pathophysiology, treatment, and management
- Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement
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PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES |
- Provides comprehensive diabetic teaching and assists staff with comprehensive diabetic patient teaching
- Teaches patients on an individual basis or as a group per provider’s order
- Prepares diabetic educational materials for compliance with regulatory bodies and provides outlines and teaching materials for diabetic teaching
- Develops personalized care plans for patients with diabetes and advocates for patient’s needs within the healthcare system
- Provides instruction to patients on topics such as: Self-monitoring of blood glucose levels – including glucometer use and continuous glucose monitoring systems; How to administer insulin and other diabetes medications – including insulin pump therapy; Nutritional counseling and meal planning guidance; and The importance of physical activity and exercise
- Assesses patient’s knowledge and skills related to diabetes management
- Supports patients in setting and achieving diabetes-related goals and monitors and document patient’s progress over time
- Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care
- Remains current in the latest diabetes management guidelines and research
- Accesses, retrieves and utilizes information from the electronic health record
- Provides resources and support for managing diabetes-related complications
- Conducts community outreach and education programs, as requested or assigned
- Participates in professional development and continuing education activities