Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Diabetes Services (Per diem)
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an expert in diabetes care. The NP is responsible for the delivery of diabetes care and education that involves compliance with evidence-based clinical standards, outcomes measurement (tracking, analysis, and reporting of clinical, financial, and satisfaction outcomes) and process design (leading initiatives to facilitate practice-based and organizational change). As a member of the glycemic management team, the NP provides direct patient care in the inpatient setting, through implementation of standardized procedures and works collaboratively with the medical team to establish priorities and to assess solutions for patients to ensure they receive the best care possible. The NP functions under general Nurse Practitioner Standardized Procedures approved by the Committee on Advanced Practice Providers (CAPP) and reports to the Diabetes Services Program Manager.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in nursing required (exception NP qualified or certified as an NP in California or any other state prior to January 1, 2008)
- Relevant NP training/certification
- State of California Board of Registered Nursing licensure and authorization as a NP required
- Certified by a recognized national certifying body that has established standards for NPs
- Furnishing license issued by the Board of Registered Nursing is required
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification is required
- Current valid driver’s license and functional transportation are required
Nice To Haves
- Clinical background in diabetes management is preferred
- Minimum of 2 years acute care hospital experience is preferred
- Experience in managing insulin pumps preferred
- Spanish fluency preferred
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential and Board Certified-Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) preferred upon hire and must be completed within 24 months from hire date
Responsibilities
- Delivery of diabetes care and education
- Compliance with evidence-based clinical standards
- Outcomes measurement (tracking, analysis, and reporting of clinical, financial, and satisfaction outcomes)
- Process design (leading initiatives to facilitate practice-based and organizational change)
- Direct patient care in the inpatient setting
- Implementation of standardized procedures
- Works collaboratively with the medical team to establish priorities and to assess solutions for patients
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
