RN Educator- Registered Nurse: Endocrinology

Trinity Health Corporation•Waterloo, IA

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About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities - that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments: MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa. MercyOne Medical Group - Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Diabetes RN Educator in our Endocrinology Clinic! As a RN Educator at MercyOne, you provide diabetes education and counseling to clients at Waterloo Medical Center as appropriate. Assists with the development of services. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and otherrelated duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne

Requirements

Associate Degree: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current Iowa RN license or licensure/certification in field of study.
BLS.
Mandatory Reporter
0 - 2 years - Minimum of 2 years maternal child nursing experience; patient education experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree
IBCLC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides assessment, teaching and follow-up instruction to program participants in individual and group settings.
Receives referrals from patient, physician or patient care staff.
Receives and returns calls from clients to provide educational assistance and emotional support.
Selects and demonstrates procedures, techniques and devices.
Conducts initial needs assessment.
Develops plan of care based on identified concerns or problems.
Coordinates/provides follow-up services in person or via phone.
Communicates patient status.
Communicates with physician regarding education provided, follow-up plan and next physician visit.
Documents education provided for inpatients on patient medical record.
Documents extensive client conversations as appropriate.
Facilitates ongoing development of services.
Reviews and updates educational materials/curriculum.
Reviews patient satisfaction data and incorporates learnings to improve services.
Assists with the formal review of program on an annual basis.
Functions as referral resource/consultant for other health care professionals and the community.