Diabetes Educator - 10 Month / School Health

Mecklenburg County•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a public health nursing position that may work in an office, clinical, school, or other community setting. The Public Health Diabetes Educator serves as a subject matter expert in diabetes management and education within the Mecklenburg County Public Health-School Health Program. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive diabetes education and training to program staff, school personnel, students, and families. The nurse plays a key role in supporting safe and effective care of students with diabetes in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and ensuring best practices, individualized care plans, and evidence-based guidelines are integrated into daily practice. All Registered Nurses employed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department are Public Health Nurses. Public Health Nurses, regardless of official title or classification, may provide nursing services during urgent and/or emergent public health events. These services include, but are not limited to, administration of immunizations for various ages and groups, mass medication distribution, and provision of health services in shelter environments.

Requirements

Minimum of three years professional nursing experience, including experience in pediatric, school health, or diabetes education.
Two years of experience in diabetes care, education management, chronic disease or related patient care required.
Degree from an accredited/approved nursing education program.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in NC issued by the NC Board of Nursing or another Nurse Licensure Compact State.
(CDCES) Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, or Board Certified-Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM).
Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) by the American Heart Association that is valid for at least 90 days after hire. Maintenance of this certification is required as part of employment.
May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver's license.
Requires County Driving Privileges.
Knowledge of Diabetes management and evidence-based practices.
Knowledge of and experience in applying effective teaching, presentation, and facilitation techniques.
Knowledge of the principles and best practices for developing educational content and clinical guidelines.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, rules, and regulations (e.g., HIPAA (FERPA, if applicable), NC nurse practice act).
Knowledge of nursing techniques with strong nursing assessment skills.
Knowledge of Medical and legal terminology.
Knowledge of Principles of public health and associated laws.
Knowledge of Human anatomy and physiology.
Knowledge of Clinical sanitation and personal hygiene.
Knowledge of Principles of child, adolescent, and adult growth and development.
Knowledge of Nursing in a non-traditional health care setting.
Knowledge of Scope of nursing practice.
Knowledge of Principles of communicable disease prevention and epidemiology.
Prioritize and assign work.
Manage and execute multiple tasks.
Maintain various confidential records.
Medication administration and basic nursing procedures.
Work with multidisciplinary teams and diverse client populations.
Evaluate records to ensure accreditation standards are met.
Use of computers and related software applications.
Use of electronic health records for nursing documentation.
Apply and explain applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
Exercise judgment and discretion.
Maintain records and files complying with HIPAA regulations and FERPA (if applicable) regulations.
Skill in managing and motivating people.
Skill in written and oral communication.
Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
Care Management: Having the knowledge and skills to secure relevant patient care data and identify key issues and relationships in the management of patient care; understanding the relationships among assessments, interventions, and patient responses; skilled in documentation of assessments and adjusting physical and cognitive prescriptions as needed.
Commitment: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided.
Customer Satisfaction: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs.
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probably consequences.
Interpersonal Effectiveness: Creating a good first impression; commanding attention and respect; showing an air of confidence.
Patient Education/Health Promotion: Supporting, explaining, and instructing patient and patient’s family (significant other, care giver, etc.) in understanding the clinical procedures and equipment used to facilitate optimum health status; promoting the lifestyle changes required of the patient and the patient’s family to achieve optimum health status.
Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patient’s safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.
Resource Management: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Teamwork: Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
Proficient in various computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Health Records.

Nice To Haves

Non-BSN incumbents are required to complete state Public Health nursing coursework and exams within a year of hire.
Prior experience in staff development or clinical instruction

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and deliver diabetes education and training sessions for school health staff, school personnel, students, and families.
Serve as the lead instructor for the school health program’s diabetes orientation class for new nursing staff.
Conduct ongoing professional development offerings to support staff competence in diabetes care.
Create and maintain a positive, mutually beneficial learning environment that fosters independence and promotes critical thinking development.
Assess knowledge and skill gaps to inform educational interventions.
Create and update educational materials, clinical guidelines, and diabetes care plans tailored to the school setting.
Collaborate with medical providers, families, and school teams to ensure care plans are appropriate, comprehensive, and culturally sensitive.
Develop and revise policies and procedures related to diabetes care in alignment with current standards and regulations.
Develop curricula that is reflective of evidence-based practice and uses the appropriate methods of teaching to accommodate learning styles and the learning environment.
Serve as a resource and consultant to school nurses, school staff, and administrators on diabetes-related issues.
Provide guidance on the management of students with complex diabetes care needs.
Assist with the evaluation and improvement of school health practices related to chronic disease management.
Monitor and analyze trends related to diabetes care in schools and make recommendations for improvement.
Contribute to program evaluations and reports as needed.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life
short term disability
long term disability
accident
cancer
critical illness
medical bridge
pet insurance
dependent care
healthcare
commuter flexible spending accounts
health savings account
paid holiday
vacation
sick days
near-site clinics for preventive care and illnesses
an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more
an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling
access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities
paid family leave
tuition reimbursement
a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions
a defined benefit plan for retirement