Diabetes Education - RN
About The Position
Position Summary: Coordinates the diabetes education program, meeting the requirements of the American Diabetes Association for nationally recognized programs. Provides diabetes education to individuals & groups. Excellence in Practice: Assesses patients with diabetes for current knowledge & skills. Educates patients & families in diabetic management & skills. Coordinates diabetes education program. Evaluates effectiveness of diabetes program through PI studies & follow-up patient assessments. Plans diabetes education programs with diabetes team. Develops follow-up plan, including appropriate referrals, with each diabetic patient. Documents information to meet program & facility requirements. Maintains records as required for nationally recognized program. Completes application when due for renewal. Serves as a resource for staff & physicians regarding diabetes management.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse
- Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or qualified & able to obtain certification as a CDE
- Minimum of 2 years experience in patient care setting
- Current license in North Dakota to practice as an RN
- Meets requirements in ND Century Code 43-12.1, Article 54-02 for licensure & 54-05 regarding standards of practice
- Valid driver's license or state issued identification card
Nice To Haves
- Experience with diabetes education and/or program management preferred
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the diabetes education program
- Provides diabetes education to individuals & groups
- Assesses patients with diabetes for current knowledge & skills
- Educates patients & families in diabetic management & skills
- Evaluates effectiveness of diabetes program through PI studies & follow-up patient assessments
- Plans diabetes education programs with diabetes team
- Develops follow-up plan, including appropriate referrals, with each diabetic patient
- Documents information to meet program & facility requirements
- Maintains records as required for nationally recognized program
- Completes application when due for renewal
- Serves as a resource for staff & physicians regarding diabetes management
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
