Diabetes Educator RN
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma•Talihina, OK
•Onsite
About The Position
The Diabetes Educator provides nursing assessment, care, and education to diabetic patients and their families. This is a float position that will rotate between RN and Diabetic Educator duties, as needed. The position reports to the Manager or Director of the 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.
Benefits
- Weekly earned wage access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
