Nurse Clinician Diabetes Resource Center

Hurley Health Services•Burton, MI

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Assumes a direct role in assessing, educating, evaluating and planning diabetes self-management education for patients, family and significant others. Collaborates with nursing departments, Registered Dietitians and other health care personnel in diabetes education and treatment options. Provides nursing consultation for other HMC departments as it relates to diabetes and diabetes education. Collaborates with community agencies and performs related work as requested. Participates in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities. Complies with all appropriate safety and infection control standards. Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a courteous and customer-focused manner according to the Hurley Family Standards of Behavior.

Requirements

Current Michigan licensure as a Registered Nurse
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Bachelor's degree in health care education, health care administration or other management related field from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) years of professional clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
Certified BLS provider specializing in Basic Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross obtained within 18 months prior to hire date or job transfer date or Certified Instructor.
Ability to work independently, set priorities and organize work while maintaining flexibility.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with patients and their families, physicians and staff, external agencies and the public.
Baccalaureate degree in dietetics and nutrition.
Registered Dietitian (credentialed with the Commission on Dietetic Registration for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics).
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to speak in front of large groups.
Ability to maintain accurate and current reports and records.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with Medical Center staff, patients, families, physicians, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

At least two (2) years of diabetes education experience.
Master's degree is preferred.
Applicants not already certified must become board-eligible as a Diabetes Educator by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators within three (3) years from date of appointment to classification. Failure to become certified within the specific time period may result in the employee’s termination.
Employee must become a Certified Diabetes Educator (credentialed with the National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators) within two (2) years from date of appointment to this position or the employee may be terminated.

Responsibilities

Conducts thorough and accurate diabetes education assessment of patients/families within appropriate time frames to develop a collaboratively agreed upon education plan.
Provides patient/family education in either the classroom or individual setting based on identified needs.
Refers patients/families to appropriate community agencies and other resources based on evidenced needs.
Documents education based on hospital standards and in accordance with regulatory agencies for quality diabetes self-management education.
Evaluates diabetes education and patient level of education, along with behavioral goal attainment.
Communicates effectively with staff, patients, family, physicians and others in person, in writing, on the phone and electronically.
Presents, when asked, to support groups and other interested community organizations and professional organizations. May be asked to coordinate the support group schedule and presentations.
Participates in health fairs as needed.
Identifies, to the Director, needed changes in curriculum, teaching plans, handouts and educational manual and any other areas related to diabetes education.
Meets with sales representatives as needed to maintain updated information related to diabetes education, medications, blood glucose meters, technology and other areas that may impact patients with diabetes.
Keeps the storeroom stocked and literature display areas filled.
Works to book appointments in conjunction with the secretary.
Demonstrates effective judgment and ability to understand, react competently, and treat (if appropriate) the unique needs of patient age groups served.
Is responsible to maintain and update own knowledge base related to diabetes and diabetes education by reading the circulated professional magazines, going on line to research areas of need and obtaining yearly CEU’s.
Serves as role model demonstrating high level of knowledge regarding diabetes treatment, care and education.
Performs other related duties as required, including new improvements and/or technology that relate to job assignment.
Agrees to scheduling flexibility; based on the needs of the Diabetes Center and the community.
Provides quality medical nutrition therapy based on patient expectation and needs.
Provides quality nutrition and diabetes counseling.
Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.
Strengthens professionalism of nutrition practice.
Adheres to department and hospital standards of practice including Federal, State, and Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Operations (JCAHO) regulations.
Demonstrates effective judgment and ability to understand, react competently, and adjust teaching methods to best serve the patient.