Diabetes Education Coordinator

Beloit Health System; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beloit Memorial Hospital Education is seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable Diabetes Education Coordinator to join our team in Beloit, WI. This role provides leadership for the diabetes education program, coordinates staff, and ensures adherence to ADA recognition and DSMES standards.

Responsibilities include liaison work with the diabetes education advisory committee, orientation for new personnel, in-service education, program evaluation, and data-driven care planning for patients with

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing; BSN or MSN preferred.
• WI nursing licensure required (within 30 days) and IL licensure as duties require.
• CDCES certification preferred at time of hire.
• Minimum of 3–5 years' recent clinical experience preferred.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between the diabetes education advisory committee and facility administration.
• Plan and participate in orientation sessions for new diabetes education personnel.
• Provide and/or coordinate in-service education for diabetes personnel.
• Design and evaluate the content and effectiveness of the diabetes education program.
• Coordinate ongoing review of program resources and supervise staff.

Skills

Nursing licensure WI

BSN/MSN preferred

CDCES preferred

Clinical experience

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Education

BSN or MSN preferred

Wisconsin nursing license

CDCES certification

Job description

Beloit Health System at Beloit Memorial Hospital is seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable Diabetes Education Coordinator to join our team.

• Shift: 1st, Varied
• Schedule: 8a-4:30p
• Hours per week: 40 hours per week
• Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
• Department: Beloit Memorial Hospital Education

The Diabetes Education Coordinator:

• Serve as a liaison between the diabetes patient education advisory committee and the facility administration
• Plan and participate in orientation sessions for new diabetes patient education personnel.
• Provide and/or coordinate in-service education for diabetes patient education personnel
• Design and carry out evaluations of the content and effectiveness of the diabetes patient education program
• Coordinate ongoing and annual review of program resources
• Provide overall coordination for the program and curriculum, including supervision of all instructional and clerical staff working for the diabetes patient education program and management of permanent patient education records.
• Monitor and facilitate maintenance of DSMES team member and qualifications
• Responsible for maintaining ADA recognition and participates in evaluation of DSME services effectiveness
• Responsible for follow up with inpatient consults and outpatient referrals. Systematically and continuously collects and assesses data related to patient health status to develop, execute and evaluate the plan of care
• Work with the education team on projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing. (BSN or MSN preferred)
• Must obtain bachelor's degree within 4 years of hire.
• State of Wisconsin or multistate nursing licensure required. (Must request WI licensure within 30 days); Current IL licensure as required by Northpointe job duties/assignments.
• Certified Diabetic Educator certification through the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (CDCES) preferred at time of hire.
• Minimum of three to five years' recent clinical experience preferred.
• BLS certification within three months of hire.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize multiple demands.
• Maintain ethical conduct and keep confidential personal and medical information about patients.
• Adhere to established health system and department policies, rules and regulations.
• Participate in educational programs and continually seek for personal development.