Diabetes RN Coordinator- Diabetes & Endocrine Specialists

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Diabetes RN Coordinator delivers quality, individualized care to patients and families in outpatient and inpatient settings at Methodist Physicians Clinic – Diabetes and Endocrine. The role provides expert diabetes care and education, assesses patient needs, develops and revises care plans, implements safe nursing interventions, and collaborates with providers and other clinical disciplines. The coordinator also serves as a diabetes consultant and resource to hospital staff and the community, supports diabetes education for health professionals and students, and contributes to the operations and performance improvement of the Center for Diabetes & Nutritional Health. This is a hybrid clinic and inpatient education position in Omaha, Nebraska. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 32 hours per week, with flexibility in hours and days; there are no holidays or weekends. The role requires a BSN, an active RN license or qualifying permit, three years of clinical nursing experience, and at least two years of diabetes education experience. CDE eligibility is required; diabetes education certification is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing.
Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
Three years of clinical nursing experience, with progressively greater responsibility and clinically challenging patients.
At least two years of diabetes education experience; CDE or CDE-eligible.
Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multi-state license, or temporary permit while awaiting licensure for the work state.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and interact effectively with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and coworkers.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to learn, retain, and use computer skills required for department and hospital information systems.
Ability to think critically and solve problems.
Skills and knowledge in patient education and advanced clinical practice.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other health care team members.

Nice To Haves

Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at hire; required within three months of hire.
Certification in the area of specialty.
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification through the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES).

Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate, individualized care and customer service to patients and families.
Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, incorporating information from patients and significant others when appropriate and prioritizing immediate needs.
Develop, review, revise, and individualize nursing care plans; provide patient-specific teaching and coordinate continuing care needs and referrals.
Collaborate with providers and other clinical disciplines to support patient care.
Implement safe interventions consistent with care plans, nursing protocols, standards of care, current knowledge, and research.
Perform technical skills competently and independently; learn new skills and equipment within required specifications and time frames, and use, return, clean, or dispose of equipment and supplies safely.
Maintain professional conduct, effective communication, a clean and orderly work environment, competence in the area of practice, and participation in meetings or committees as needed.
Identify and take action to correct, prevent, or minimize risks to patients, families, and staff; complete appropriate reports and communicate unresolved issues.
Use human, equipment, and supply resources responsibly and charge accurately according to policy.
Maintain knowledge of current diabetes practice in accordance with American Diabetes Association diabetes self-management education program recognition guidelines.
Deliver quality diabetes education tailored to identified patient needs and the nursing process.
Work with staff nurses, food service staff, physicians, and other health team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate diabetes education and care.
Participate in the operations of the Center for Diabetes & Nutritional Health to meet hospital service needs and promote its philosophy and marketing plan.
Promote the Center to administration, physicians, hospital personnel, and the community.
Serve as a diabetes care and education consultant and resource to the hospital and community; provide learning opportunities for health care professionals and students and coordinate with programs and providers to use health system and community resources effectively.
Participate in developing and implementing performance improvement action plans.
Use interpersonal techniques to achieve desired outcomes and satisfactory interactions; support teamwork and handle patient and family complaints, concerns, and compliments.