Certified Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse
About The Position
The Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist is responsible for the clinical coordination of care related to a specific group of patients or aspect of patient care. Coordination of care extends across the organization and to the outside community. S/he applies specialized knowledge through teaching of patients and family, consultation, research and guidance of other members of the health care team. The organizations Standards of Patient Care and Nursing Practice guide the delivery of nursing services by this individual. The position demonstrates dedication to professional growth and development and to the continuous improvement of patient care. Maintains specialty certification and maintains a minimum of 18 continuing education credits/certificate of attendance hours. Performs one formal presentation each year.
Requirements
- Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont.
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist certification current.
- Minimum of 3 years relevant clinical experience in diabetes.
- Must work in an ADA Recognized Education Program or other nationally recognized diabetes education program.
- Completion of one formal presentation per year.
- BLS Certification.
Nice To Haves
- All external candidates hired into, or current employees promoted to, a RN position will be required to obtain their BSN as outlined in the terms of their offer letter.
- Current internal RNs are strongly encouraged to pursue a BSN to support this initiative.
- Minimum of 18 continuing education hours/year.
Responsibilities
- Clinical coordination of care related to a specific group of patients or aspect of patient care.
- Coordination of care across the organization and to the outside community.
- Teaching patients and family.
- Consultation.
- Research.
- Guidance of other members of the health care team.
- Delivery of nursing services guided by the organizations Standards of Patient Care and Nursing Practice.
- Demonstrates dedication to professional growth and development.
- Demonstrates dedication to the continuous improvement of patient care.
- Maintains specialty certification.
- Maintains a minimum of 18 continuing education credits/certificate of attendance hours.
- Performs one formal presentation each year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
