Registered Nurse Diabetes Educator- Instructor of Clinical Practice
About The Position
The Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a multidisciplinary diabetes center affiliated with Children’s Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado School of Medicine. The pediatric clinic primarily serves children with type 1 diabetes. This at-will faculty appointment is at the Instructor of Clinical Practice rank and involves approximately 100% clinical work. The Registered Nurse Diabetes Educator provides diabetes care and education to pediatric patients who are newly diagnosed or established patients, and develops, implements, and evaluates care management plans for patients with complex health needs. The role also works in the Barbara Davis Center Infusion Center, preparing and administering infusion medications to patients with early-stage and newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes. The Pediatric Diabetes Division provides education and support to children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes and their families, with the goal of helping patients develop the skills to manage their blood glucose independently as they transition to adulthood. The clinic is certified by the American Diabetes Association. The center also conducts research, including studies and clinical trials focused on glucose monitoring and closed-loop technology, offering ongoing educational opportunities.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field, or a combination of education and related experience substituted for the master’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
- Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Colorado.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it before starting employment.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in childhood diabetes.
- Certificate in Diabetes Care and Education from the National Certification Board.
- Bilingual English/Spanish ability.
- Phlebotomy and peripheral and PICC IV skills.
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or willingness to obtain it.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct diabetes care and education to children with newly diagnosed and established diabetes.
- Educate and case manage children with type 1 diabetes and other causes of hyperglycemia, working with families toward age-appropriate diabetes management goals.
- Consult by phone with patients and families, school nurses, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and community physicians to help resolve complex diabetes management questions and issues.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of nursing and diabetes educator electronic medical record documentation and data-entry programs.
- Present or collaborate on educational materials for diabetes management conferences and classes conducted by Barbara Davis Center staff.
- Attend diabetes-related conferences and support professional development of the nursing and diabetes educator team.
- Assist in developing policies and procedures to maintain high standards for the existing ADA-accredited Diabetes Program.
- Participate in clinical quality improvement through individual and group work on annual clinical care goals.
- Participate in the clinical infusion protocol for teplizumab for stage 2 type 1 diabetes.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Multiple dental plan options.
- Disability, life, and vision insurance.
- Employer contribution of 10% of gross pay to the Retirement 401(a) Plan.
- Paid time off accruals.
- 22 vacation days per year, with a maximum accrual of 352 hours.
- 15 sick days per year, with unlimited maximum accrual.
- 11 holiday days per year.
- Tuition benefit available on all CU campuses.
- Reduced-rate RTD bus and light rail service through the ECO Pass.
- Additional perks and programs through CU Advantage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
