NURSE EDUCATOR - DIABETES - Full Time

UHS•Riverside, CA

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About The Position

Come and join the RMC Family! We have been in the community since 1935. Our mission is to provide comprehensive multi-specialty medical services in the greater Riverside region. Your passion, inspiration, and talents are invaluable to us and our mission to serve others. Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development. Quality Healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare. Riverside Medical Clinic is the best place to work, practice medicine, and receive care. SUMMARY: Responsible for instruction of all individuals with diabetes and their families in all aspects of diabetes and its treatment as it pertains to that individual. Teaching is done with consideration to patient’s age, sex, and cultural and religious beliefs, which may affect the education process and compliance. Also responsible for developing and advising diabetes related policies within RMC. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hours: 8:30am-5pm

Requirements

Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Five years’ experience as a staff nurse and two years’ experience in patient education required.
Current California RN license
Diabetes Educator Certification
Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association certification required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate care and education with primary care physician and nutrition counselor.
Responsible for management activities of the patient in an efficient and cost-effective manner, providing optimal achievable patient education and care, and responsible for keeping computer-based data for outcome studies.
Responsible for self-education and personal growth of patients.
Develop and present information on diabetes to the community and other physicians and staff.
Work with the Marketing Representative to provide programs, advertising, newsletters, and to improve public relations.
Recognize the existence of patient’s rights and exercise those rights without regard to sex, cultural beliefs, economic status, educational background, or religious background.
Recognize the confidentiality of patient’s treatment records.
Inventory and order medical supplies and materials, as needed.
Be an active participant in the Health Education Committee Meetings.