Posting Details: Diabetes Educator Part Time Chesterfield Campus BSN required Knowledge of Diabetes Care required Description:
As a Diabetes Nurse Educator, she/he will apply in-depth advanced level knowledge of nursing to deliver the principles of self-management to individuals with diabetes. As a consultant, the Diabetes Nurse Educator will maintain an advanced level of clinical and theoretical expertise in order to serve as a resource to colleagues, allied personnel, physicians and consumers of health care within the hospital or community. As a Registered Professional Nurse,
she/he is responsible for practicing in accordance with Nursing Standards and Hospital Policies. She/he performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission and values.
Principle Accountabilities: % Of Time Spent
1. Implements activities necessary to develop or reinforce the knowledge/skills of nursing/medical staff. 5%
a. Conducts staff in-services on new diabetes protocols, equipment and management procedures, answering questions as well as conducting formal teaching programs.
b. Supervises and trains staff in working with patients on insulin pumps in accordance with insulin pump protocols.
c. Assists in keeping physicians updated on new diabetes management concepts through memos and distribution of literature upon request; assists nursing staff in identifying individual patient learning needs, developing teaching plans and securing appropriate teaching materials.
2.Demonstrates a sound advanced knowledge base in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient needs. 70%
a. When indicated, this includes cultural and religious practices, emotional barriers, desire and motivation to learn, physical and/or cognitive limitations and language barriers. Works with Physicians, the Clinical Dietitian, Social Service and Home Care Coordinator to develop, evaluate and integrate appropriate patient education with discharge planning process decreasing length of stay in the hospital and promoting follow-up in the immediate discharge period.
b. Responds appropriately to phone calls from patients/family members regarding diabetes management problems referring call to physician when necessary.
3. Assists in developing/promoting hospital-wide cooperation and support for diabetes education activities by involving and consulting with hospital staff in problem solving and crisis intervention. 5%
a. Communicates with other disciplines/departments to develop/ facilitate interdisciplinary planning/implementation teams.
b. Serves on various committees.
4. Assesses local and national trends in patient/family education to promote effectiveness of hospital program. Maintains liaison with diabetes pharmaceutical companies. Represents and communicates hospital policies on health education at community, state and national level. 5%
5. Demonstrates effective skills with use of computer (ie:Cerner Powerchart). Documentation reflects patient assessment, teaching plan, family involvement where appropriate, special patient needs (ie: impaired vision, altered dexterity) etc. 12%
6. Performs other work duties as assigned. 3%
Total: 100%
Education:
BSN Required.
Certification as a Diabetes Nurse Educator preferred.
License – Certification – Registration (Text Only): Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Missouri Required. Experience:
A minimum of six months to one year’s experience as a professional nurse in which management competency has been demonstrated. Pursues programs of continuing education, updates and maintains professional knowledge and competency related to areas of responsibility. The assessment, care and treatment provided by the Diabetes Nurse Educator will be consistent with the specific age related needs of the patient. The Diabetes Nurse Educator is competent to care for patient age groups with major focus on adult and geriatric patients. Current certification in a Basic Life Support required or course will need to be completed during orientation classes, prior to working on the nursing divisions.
COMPETENCY WILL BE VALIDATED AT LEAST ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS. STANDARDS DENOTING AN ANNUAL OR MORE FREQUENT COMPETENCY VALIDATION ARE LOCATED IN THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE. COMPLETION OF HOSPITAL SAFETY PROGRAMS ARE REQUIRED ANNUALLY. PARTICIPATION IN A BLS ROGRAM IS REQUIRED EVERY TWO YEARS.
Reporting Relationships (Text Only): Takes direction from: Manager Diabetes Education/Nursing Computer Systems Provides direction to: Supervised by: Manager Diabetes Education/Nursing Computer Systems Working Conditions:
Employee is required to sit continuously and walk occasionally. Employee must lift/carry a light (1-20 lbs.) load frequently. Employee is occasionally required to reach forward and reach overhead. For repetitive action, employee is required to use both hands for simple grasping and pushing/pulling. Employee is occasionally exposed to electrical hazards and CRT terminal work. (Occasionally: 1-33%, Frequently: 34-66%, Continuously: 67-100%) The most significant of duties are included but this does not exclude occasional work assignments not mentioned or developmental duties.
Mission/Values:
Mission
Faithful to our Episcopal-Presbyterian heritage and its ministry of healing, St. Luke’s is dedicated to improving the health of the communities we serve.
Using talents and resources responsibly, we provide high quality, safe care with compassion, professional excellence and respect for each other and those we serve.
Vision
As an independent healthcare network, we create healthy communities in the region through our commitment to high quality, safe and personalized services.
Core Values
Human Dignity
We accept and treat all persons as being created in the image of God.
Compassion
We respond with caring to the needs of others as if they were members of our family.
Justice
We honor each person’s rights and responsibilities in light of the common good.
Excellence
We set and strive to attain high standards of performance and continuous improvement.
Stewardship
We use our talents and resources wisely, with honesty and integrity.
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