Diabetes Educator RN

MyMichigan Health•Midland, MI

54d

About The Position

This position is responsible for assessing, coordinating and teaching the individual with diabetes and/or their support person to manage their disease. The nurse works closely with physicians, nursing staff and Diabetes Center (DC) team to plan and provide quality care to diabetic patients. Manages all the nursing aspects of diabetic patient care and works with DC team designing classes and clinics relating to Diabetes Mellitus.

Requirements

Credential: RN: Registered Nurse
Equivalent Experience: Two (2) years medical/surgical nursing experience at hospital or medical center required.
Education: ASSOC
Two (2) years medical/surgical nursing experience at hospital or medical center required.
Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
Ability to work independently to produce desired results.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows.
An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent Experience: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred. Previous experience in teaching and public speaking preferred. Certification on at least one insulin pump and one continuous glucose monitoring system preferred, with maintenance of certification as products upgraded.
Certified Diabetes Educator preferred, with maintenance of certification with at least 15 hours of continuing education per year.
If no certification, passing of test within three years of hire is expected.

Responsibilities

Assesses inpatient and outpatient’s educational needs, develops and instructs patients ranging in age from toddler to 100+ years and implements a plan of care for diabetes education. Documents appropriately in the patient chart.
Engages in inpatient and outpatient/family teaching (group & individual) as appropriate. Evaluates the patient's responses to the teaching and adjusts the education style and plan to meet the needs of the patient.
Uses Staged Diabetes Management Decision Paths as Diabetes Center protocol for insulin adjustment.
Teaches new technology to patients, i.e. Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Insulin Pumps, Inject able medications, Insulin delivery devices and blood glucose meters.
Develops and implements comprehensive diabetes self-management programs and classes that are of interdisciplinary nature.
Participates in special projects such as set-up of professional educational conferences, community education, support groups, detection programs and marketing endeavors.
Plans and implements continuing education and/or reviews education content as needed for MyMichigan Health staff including inpatient nursing staff, providers and outpatient medical office staff.
Participates in Diabetes Center Staff, Program and Advisory meetings.
Actively participates with physician and health professionals in conducting patient group classes and clinics, including insulin pump clinic.
All other duties as assigned.