Diabetes Education Coordinator

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Beloit Health System at Beloit Memorial Hospital is hiring a Diabetes Education Coordinator. This registered nurse coordinates the diabetes patient education program and curriculum, including staff supervision, resource and records management, program evaluation, and maintaining ADA recognition. The role also supports diabetes education personnel, follows up on inpatient consults and outpatient referrals, assesses patient health status, and works with the education team on assigned projects. The position is benefits-eligible and offers a first-shift, varied schedule, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Must obtain a bachelor's degree within four years of hire.
Wisconsin or multistate nursing licensure required; must request Wisconsin licensure within 30 days.
Current Illinois licensure as required by Northpointe job duties or assignments.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple demands.
Maintain ethical conduct and confidentiality of patients’ personal and medical information.
Adhere to health system and department policies, rules, and regulations.
Participate in educational programs and continually seek personal development.
Broad knowledge of health and wellness and experience caring for people with diabetes and chronic diseases.

Nice To Haves

BSN or MSN preferred.
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification through the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators preferred at time of hire.
Three to five years of recent clinical experience preferred.
BLS certification within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison between the diabetes patient education advisory committee and facility administration.
Plan and participate in orientation sessions for new diabetes patient education personnel.
Provide or coordinate in-service education for diabetes patient education personnel.
Design and conduct evaluations of the content and effectiveness of the diabetes patient education program.
Coordinate ongoing and annual reviews of program resources.
Coordinate the program and curriculum, including supervising instructional and clerical staff and managing permanent patient education records.
Monitor and facilitate maintenance of DSMES team member qualifications.
Maintain ADA recognition and participate in evaluating the effectiveness of DSME services.
Follow up on inpatient consults and outpatient referrals.
Systematically and continuously collect and assess patient health-status data to develop, execute, and evaluate plans of care.
Work with the education team on assigned projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.