RN Diabetes Educator Full Time Days

East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association•Knoxville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides individualized diabetes self-management education/training to parents, children, and care-givers according to the Scope of Practice, Standards of Practice, and Standards of Professional Performance for Diabetes Educators. Manages anger/fear/hostility, works effectively with others and alone, manages stress appropriately, works in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment, makes decisions under pressure, has independent discretion/decision making, and handles multiple priorities. Collects DSME/T program participant assessment data, using the AADE7 framework, in a collaborative and ongoing manner and collaboratively develops educational goals, learning objectives, and a plan for educational content and teaching methods with DSME/T child and caregivers. Provides educational interventions that utilize primarily interactive, collaborative, skill-based training methods and maximizes the use of interactive training methods and evaluates effectiveness of educational services provided by measuring attainment of learning objectives. Documents assessment data, educational plan, education services provided and evaluation results in each child’s medical record and utilizes a team approach to provide services and collaborates and communicates with team members when needed. Identifies when a child’s needs are outside the scope of the instructor’s practice and expertise, plus arranges for additional services to meet needs; including but not limited to making referrals to other disciplines and maintaining contact to enhance the continuity of care. Contributes to and participates in a continuous quality improvement process to measure DSME/T program and to identify and address opportunities for improvement. Coordinates educational initiatives and activities with department directors, leaders, and necessary stakeholders; establishes collegial partnerships contributing to the professional development of peers, students, colleagues, and others; and advocates for the protection, rights, and opportunities of learners. Maintains current knowledge and competency in diabetes practice through participation in continuing education activities. Improves clinical diabetes knowledge and increases the awareness of professional issues. Participates in self-evaluation of his/her own practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines through activities such as peer review and solicitation of feedback from learners and colleagues. Identifies areas of strength and areas for improvement and develops a plan for improvement and growth. Collaborates with inter-professional teams, leaders, stakeholders, and others to facilitate positive outcomes for customers. Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in regard to professional development activities and expected outcomes. Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably. Contributes to the budget process through planning and requests for human, financial, and material resources necessary to meet identified needs.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Nursing
TN or Compact RN Licensure Required
Certification as Diabetes Educator required, or as soon as eligible
3 years professional nursing experience required
Manages anger/fear/hostility
Works with others effectively
Works alone effectively
Manages stress appropriately
Works in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment
Makes decisions under pressure
Independent discretion/decision making
Handles multiple priorities
Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling is required up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20-30 lbs frequently, and 10lbs constantly to move objects of up to 150 lbs.
Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 150 lbs.
Frequent bending, walking, sitting squatting, reaching, and standing are required.
Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

Nice To Haves

1 year experience working with diabetes patients desired

Responsibilities

Collects DSME/T program participant assessment data, using the AADE7 framework, in a collaborative and ongoing manner and collaboratively develops educational goals, learning objectives, and a plan for educational content and teaching methods with DSME/T child and caregivers.
Provides educational interventions that utilize primarily interactive, collaborative, skill-based training methods and maximizes the use of interactive training methods and evaluates effectiveness of educational services provided by measuring attainment of learning objectives.
Documents assessment data, educational plan, education services provided and evaluation results in each child’s medical record and utilizes a team approach to provide services and collaborates and communicates with team members when needed.
Identifies when a child’s needs are outside the scope of the instructor’s practice and expertise, plus arranges for additional services to meet needs; including but not limited to making referrals to other disciplines and maintaining contact to enhance the continuity of care.
Contributes to and participates in a continuous quality improvement process to measure DSME/T program and to identify and address opportunities for improvement.
Coordinates educational initiatives and activities with department directors, leaders, and necessary stakeholders; establishes collegial partnerships contributing to the professional development of peers, students, colleagues, and others; and advocates for the protection, rights, and opportunities of learners.
Maintains current knowledge and competency in diabetes practice through participation in continuing education activities.
Improves clinical diabetes knowledge and increases the awareness of professional issues.
Participates in self-evaluation of his/her own practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines through activities such as peer review and solicitation of feedback from learners and colleagues.
Identifies areas of strength and areas for improvement and develops a plan for improvement and growth.
Collaborates with inter-professional teams, leaders, stakeholders, and others to facilitate positive outcomes for customers.
Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.
Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in regard to professional development activities and expected outcomes.
Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.
Contributes to the budget process through planning and requests for human, financial, and material resources necessary to meet identified needs.