Diabetes Educator RN

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma • Talihina, OK

18h

About The Position

The Diabetes Educator provides nursing assessment, care, and education to diabetic patients and their families. You will report to the Manager or Director of your department.

Requirements

• Associate degree
• Current RN licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or Multi-State RN License
• Current BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes self-management education including healthy coping, healthy eating, problem solving, being active, taking medication, monitoring, and reducing risks.
• Complete comprehensive assessments for each patient, interpret personal health data, and develop an individualized plan of care based on needs and goals.
• Educate patients on the use of CGMs and insulin devices; assist outlying providers with CGM orders and device downloading.
• Assess patients at various stages of diabetes, with focus on prevention of complications and management of stable diabetes.
• Provide on-going assessment and recommendation to the treatment team, patient, and family.
• Help patients in monitoring blood glucose and adjusting medication.
• Ensure patients are scheduled for annual appointments; assist with walk ins and other diabetes related appointments.
• Document all assessments and interventions, including recommendations and goals in EHR.
• Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree