Diabetes Nurse Educator I - Endocrine Clinic
About The Position
This role collaborates with and is a member of the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement a treatment and self-management training plan for children with diabetes mellitus and their families. The position utilizes available resources of team members and the community, and evaluates outcomes of the plan. The Diabetes Nurse Educator demonstrates clinical leadership, participates in CQI activities, and conducts/participates in clinical research. Children's Mercy is committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within its walls and strives to create a workplace that reflects the community it serves, as well as its core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team, and integrity. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to be vaccinated against seasonal influenza. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. Medical and/or religious exemptions can be discussed with Human Resources.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree ADN Required
- Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri, OR Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas, OR RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO
- Employees must obtain MO or KS Multistate License within 90 days of hire
- Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire
Nice To Haves
- 3-5 years experience Diabetes experience is preferred
- Bachelor's Degree BSN Preferred for all nurses hired after September 1, 2013. Nurses hired after this date without a BSN must complete their degree within 5 years of their hire date.
- 1-2 years experience
- NCBDE Certification Preferred
Responsibilities
- Meets the educational needs of the patient/family with diabetes mellitus utilizing principles of teaching and learning.
- In collaboration with other members of the healthcare team, utilizes the nursing process to develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care for the patient/family with diabetes mellitus which promotes optimal patient outcomes.
- Participates with the Level II diabetes educator (CDE) to provide clinical resources for the education and consultation needs of the professional and lay communities.
- Participates in clinical research in the field of diabetes mellitus.
Benefits
- The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
