Diabetic Educator

OhioHealth•Pickerington, OH

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: This position assures patient and/or family are provided with education to enhance their knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors necessary to fully benefit from the health care interventions provided. This position is responsible for ensuring the patient/family are encouraged to participate in appropriate out-patient program and that a seamless transition can be achieved to an out- patient program or other community resources, promoting self-responsibility. This position also provides specialized knowledge of the disease process related to patient education and outcomes among leadership, staff and physicians.

Requirements

Associate's Degree (Required)
RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing
Current Registered Nurse license from the State of Ohio and/or Current Registered Nurse license in good standing with a multi-state compact state.
Field of Study: Nursing
Years of Experience 2

Responsibilities

Appropriately selects and performs patient education activities related to disease management/streamline processes and coordinates all course work
Assesses patient educational level, age, culture, language, length of stay LO s , motivation, and readiness to learn; religious practices; physical and emotional limits. Individualize teaching to ability of patient and family to comprehend and implement education.
Plans, implements and evaluates patient education activities in timely, efficient manner. Teaches patient/families about disease process, symptoms, medications, risk factors and management and home activity instructions. This is accomplished in the classroom, at the bedside, while ambulating and/or in one-on-one consulting sessions.
Provides appropriate educational materials for all patients in assigned areas and an ongoing educational plan for staff nurses to encourage educational documentation and staff participation in patient education.
Promotes continuity between in-patient and out-patient activities in facilitating rehabilitation referral process to out-patient programs
Initiates seamless referral system to all out-patient programs, including assessment, significant diagnostic test information and treatment, physician referral when appropriate e to decrease delays in program entrance.
Acts as member of multidisciplinary team for in-patient program. Gathers information from medical record, computer, observation, interviews, and staff rounds to promote seamless referral system.
Provides alternative method for communication and counseling for patients unwilling or unable to participate in Phase II Cardiac Rehab program to encourage symptom recognition and behavioral modification for risk factor modification.
Performs follow-up phone calls to discharged patients to assess compliance and needs for education and activity at home.
Assesses functional health status, performing initial assessment and symptoms management.
Assesses, facilitates and documents patient activity as indicated by department guidelines for care.
Enhances patient and family satisfaction by acting as patient advocate.
Ensures proper nursing documentation and maintenance of patient records, including patient charges and maintenance of appropriate data/stats.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.