Part-Time Infusion Center Nurse/ Diabetes Educator – (Part-time Adjoint Instructor)

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

1d • $35 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

The Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a multi-disciplinary diabetes center affiliated with Children’s Hospital Colorado as well as the University of Colorado School of Medicine. In the pediatric clinic the patient population is primarily children with type 1 diabetes but also includes youth with type 2 diabetes and genetic forms of diabetes. In addition to the clinical program, the Barbara Davis Center has large basic and clinical research programs allowing for many ongoing educational opportunities. This Registered Nurse position is an at-will 0.25 FTE (10 hours/week) faculty appointment. This position will provide care to children and adults at risk for or in early stages of type 1 diabetes. This nurse will primarily work in 1) the Barbara Davis Center Infusion Center, preparing drugs, administering drugs via infusion to patients, observing patients post-infusions and documenting in the eMR. and 2) the Early Type 1 Diabetes clinic, administering oral glucose tolerance tests and providing diabetes education. This position will be mostly clinical but will involve patient navigation and Early T1D and T1D clinical immunotherapy program administrative work as needed. Within scope of job, this position requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, strong clinical skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action. Must be a strong communicator and willing and able to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of professionals including physicians and other licensed prescribers, registered dietitians, social workers, clinical psychologists, professional research assistants, pharmacists and technicians and others as needed to provide comprehensive care and support of patients and caregivers. The position serves as a Registered Nurse at the Instructor of Clinical Practice rank.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed to practice in Colorado
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or CPR certification, or willing to obtain prior to starting employment.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Supports (PALS) certification or willing to obtain prior to starting employment.
• A combination of education and related experience may be substituted for the master’s degree on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Priority will be given to someone with experience in childhood diabetes and with a Certificate in Diabetes Care and Education from the National Certification Board.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) would be valued but not required.
• Phlebotomy and IV skills (peripheral and PICC) preferred but not required
• Willing and able to assume a flexible work schedule including at least 4 weekend days/month of infusion coverage.
• Able to establish, secure and maintain vascular access devices as prescribed, including (but not limited to) peripheral IV (PIV) placement.
• Able to complete PICC and tunneled central venous catheter dressing changes.
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Ability to multitask
• Willingness to learn and comply with relevant laws, rules, regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Administering infusion drug to patients following established infusion protocols
• Mixing infusion drug
• Responding to adverse medical events that may occur during an infusion
• Determines appropriate options in resolving complicated inquiries and/or issues related to diabetes management
• Computer charting/data entry.
• Educate patients, families and extended families in diabetes management.
• Contribute to new and ongoing diabetes clinical research protocols
• Maintain high standards of existing diabetes program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees