Endocrinology- RN/Diabetes Educator (CDE)- 36hr

Connecticut Children's•Farmington, CT

7d•$40 - $57

About The Position

The Endocrinology RN/Diabetes Educator provides diabetes education to children, their families, and other health care providers throughout the continuum of care. Using the nursing process, the educator assesses needs, provides comprehensive initial and ongoing education, makes treatment recommendations within the RN scope of practice, and evaluates outcomes in accordance with department policies and the Connecticut Program for Children with Diabetes curriculum. The role supports providers by reviewing medication needs and treatment-plan quality outcomes, and provides diabetes or nutrition education for departmental research protocols. The educator delivers patient education consistent with current national standards and serves as a resource to other care providers. Under medical-provider supervision and according to the department’s written insulin adjustment protocol, the role helps manage hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, intercurrent illnesses, and related insulin or nutrition prescription adjustments. The educator maintains knowledge of standards of care, current research, diabetes technology, and insulin prescriptions, and fulfills other clinical responsibilities of a Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian. The position collaborates with care coordinators and other team members to meet patient needs and coordinate educational programs. It requires attention to age-related needs from neonates through adolescents and cultural sensitivity in patient and family interactions. The educator maintains professional credentials through continuing education, completes office notes promptly, and supports the organization’s mission and patient-family experience through a One Team approach and empathetic, patient-focused behavior. If needed, the role participates in a rotating weekend on-call schedule to provide timely education to families of children newly diagnosed with diabetes.

Requirements

Degree or diploma from an accredited nursing program.
Current Connecticut Registered Nurse licensure, maintained thereafter.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification for adults, children, and infants upon hire.
If hired with an ADN, obtain a BSN within three years of hire.
If not already a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), obtain certification within two to three years after hire.
Knowledge of pathophysiology, epidemiology, and clinical practice related to prediabetes and diabetes, consistent with practice level.
Ability to provide culturally competent diabetes support and care across the lifespan.
Knowledge of teaching, learning, and/or behavior-change principles to facilitate self-management skills, and commitment to ongoing professional development.
Ability to work with an interdisciplinary diabetes care team to tailor interventions to individual self-management education needs.
Knowledge of program and/or business management principles that support successful diabetes self-management.
Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy in accordance with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards.
Medical terminology consistent with level of training and practice.
Knowledge of drug-nutrient interactions.
Proficiency with electronic health and medical records and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Accurate keyboarding ability and math skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification through the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators.
Pediatric nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive initial and ongoing diabetes education, assessment, treatment recommendations, and evaluation in accordance with department policies and the Connecticut Program for Children with Diabetes curriculum.
Support providers with treatment recommendations within the RN scope of practice, including reviewing medication needs and treatment-plan quality outcomes.
Provide diabetes and/or nutrition education for departmental research protocols.
Deliver diabetes education consistent with current national standards and act as a resource to other care providers on diabetes management.
If needed, participate in a rotating weekend on-call schedule to educate patients and families of children newly diagnosed with diabetes.
Help manage hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, intercurrent illnesses, and related insulin or nutrition prescription adjustments under medical-provider supervision and the department’s written insulin adjustment protocol.
Maintain current knowledge of standards of care, research, diabetes technology, and insulin prescriptions.
Fulfill other clinical responsibilities of a Registered Dietitian or Registered Nurse.
Collaborate with care coordinators and team members to meet patient care needs and coordinate educational programs.
Maintain professional credentials by completing continuing education requirements; involvement in diabetes education professional organizations is encouraged.
Apply knowledge of age-related differences and needs from neonate through adolescence and demonstrate cultural sensitivity in patient and family interactions.
Demonstrate support for the organization’s mission, values, and goals in accordance with CCMC standards.
Complete office notes in a timely manner.
Demonstrate a One Team approach, empathetic behaviors, and patient-focused practice to support the Patient Family experience.