Diabetes Nurse Educator

Sutter Health • Sacramento, CA

2d

About The Position

Provides nursing care to patients and their families and works collaboratively with clinicians and other medical providers to implement medical care plans. Educates and supports patients with diabetes, including gestational diabetes, to help them self-manage their condition and avoid complications. Develops individualized plans for patients using different self-management approaches, including blood sugar monitoring, diabetes devices, goal setting, healthy eating, and coping strategies. Participates as an active member of the healthcare team and supports a multidisciplinary approach to care.

Provides education and support to new, returning, and follow-up patients with Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and those using insulin pumps or continuous glucose monitors. Teaches classes, supports program development across affiliates and ambulatory care sites, makes follow-up calls, and provides education at additional care sites as appropriate. Also supports staff education, community outreach, patient follow-up, development of educational materials, and instruction on new equipment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• Five years of recent relevant experience.
• Experience in OB/GYN.
• Knowledge and understanding of diabetes, including gestational diabetes.
• Clinical competence in direct care and patient and family education.
• Ability to provide leadership and serve as a role model for clinical support staff and clinicians.
• Telephone triage skills to assess patients and provide education.
• Ability to prioritize workflow and manage multiple demands while remaining calm.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Diabetes Education certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients and families and collaborate with clinicians and medical providers to implement care plans.
• Educate and support patients with Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and those using insulin pumps or continuous glucose monitors.
• Create individualized diabetes self-management plans covering blood sugar monitoring, diabetes devices, realistic goals, healthy eating, and coping behaviors.
• Teach classes in collaboration with other affiliates.
• Assist with developing programs at other affiliates, including diabetes education and support programs across ambulatory care sites and an outreach program for Urgent Care Sites.
• Make follow-up phone calls as needed and answer patient concerns and questions.
• Provide diabetes education at additional care sites as appropriate.
• Assist the Clinical Educator with staff education on diabetes, glucose testing and monitoring, and related topics.
• Follow up with patients with diabetes who miss endocrinology appointments.
• Network with community diabetes outreach programs and other community resources to meet patient needs.
• Meet with drug representatives regarding diabetes products.
• Assist with developing patient education literature.
• Assess and instruct patients on new equipment as appropriate.

Benefits

• Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level