Diabetes Educator / Registered Nurse / RN

Emory•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Diabetes Educator responsible for being a capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population and routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations. This educator professional can apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family while serving as a resource to colleagues and strong advocate for them. Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team that manages the care of the diabetic patient population, requiring a high degree of specialization in nutritional skills and knowledge.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing, Dietetics, or related healthcare field
1 year of clinical experience in acute care, endocrinology, or diabetes management
Current, active license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian / Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, valid in Georgia.
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) OR obtain within 24 months of hire.
BLS
Diabetes pathophysiology and treatment
Insulin administration and glucose monitoring
Survival skills education (hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, sick day management)
Ability to provide patient and family education in a hospital setting
Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Documentation in electronic medical record (EMR)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing, Dietetics, or related healthcare field.
2 years of clinical experience in acute care, endocrinology, or diabetes management

Responsibilities

Nutritional assessment, counseling, and management
Identify patient problems, symptoms, and behavioral changes
Determine and implement appropriate interventions
Develop, conduct, and evaluate patient and family education
Discuss and communicate plan of care
Address teaching needs for patients and families
Document all aspects of patient care
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team
Serve on clinic committees
Administer clinic policies per state, federal, and organizational guidelines
Mobilize equipment and resources for effective patient care
May assist in reviewing policies and supervising support staff
Develop operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies
Support fact-based decision-making and regulatory compliance
Additional Duties as Assigned.