Diabetes Educator (Endocrinology)

The Nemours Foundation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours is seeking a full-time Diabetes Educator to join our Specialty Care team in Orlando, Florida. The role provides diabetes education to pediatric patients, families, school personnel, and groups, in collaboration with the Nemours Children’s Hospital team and Lakeland Regional Hospital staff.

Responsibilities include education delivery, insulin pump training, documentation, and developing age-appropriate materials.

Qualifications

• ASN required.
• Minimum one year of experience; pediatrics preferred.
• Current Florida RN license or multi-state license.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Certified Diabetic Educator within 6 months of eligibility.
• Certified Insulin Pump Trainer within 6 months of eligibility.
• Continuing education as licensure requires.
• Travel required.

Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes education to pediatric patients, families, school personnel, and groups.
• Collaborate with the dietitian to ensure timely, comprehensive education.
• Provide insulin pump training for inpatient and outpatient clients.
• Document educational assessments, interventions and outcomes.
• Develop age-appropriate diabetes education materials and class outlines.
• Serve as liaison to school systems and refer patients to support services.

Skills

Diabetes education

Pediatric experience

School liaison

Documentation

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Nemours is seeking a Diabetes Educator, FULL-TIME, to join our Specialty Care team in Orlando, Florida.

Provides diabetes education to the appropriate to pediatric population, families, school personnel, and groups.

The position is responsible for the following:

• Provides timely, effective and appropriate diabetes education to the following populations:
  • All newly diagnosed children with diabetes (any type) and their families hospitalized atLakeland Regional Hospital (exception - patients admitted and discharged on off-weekends).
  • All newly diagnosed children/families managed as outpatients at the Nemours Clinic.
  • Children/families being readmitted for diabetes-related problems (if learning needs assessment indicates re-education is needed).
  • Newly diagnosed children being seen for 1 week and 1 month follow-up at the Clinic.
  • All clients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes who have not had at least 1 hour of annual diabetes follow-up education. (Can be delivered in a group setting).
  • School personnel responsible for specific children cared for by the Division (as requested by both parents and school officials). Serves as liaison to school systems.
• Cooperates with the dietitian for theNemours Children's Hospital, or Lakeland Regional Hospitalor dietitian assigned to Nemours Children’s Clinic-Endocrinology to be sure educational needs are met in a timely manner.
• Provides insulin pump training to inpatient and outpatient clients as requested.
• Complies with the applicable standards for diabetes education set forth by Nemours Children's Hospitaland clinics, the State of Florida and the American Diabetes Association.
• Documents all educational assessment, intervention and outcomes accordingly.
• Maintains an up-to-date inventory and working knowledge of diabetes self-care materials for patient distribution. Develops age-appropriate diabetes educational materials and class outlines as needed.
• Participates in data retrieval and analysis for both ADA Education and Provider Recognition.
• Refers patients and clients to appropriate support services, support groups.
• Provides diabetes case management as requested by Nemours providers. Seeks assistance from providers with insulin dose adjustment and sick day management.
• Provides other telephone follow-up in a manner to be determined to meet ADA requirements.
• Fulfills continuing education requirements required by ADA Program Recognition Guidelines.
• Complies with HIPAA Regulations.
• Complies with OSHA/Safety Regulations.
• Adheres to NCC-O Customer Service Standards of Performance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• ASN required.
• BSNpreferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience required.
• Minimum one (1) year of diabetes experience required; Pediatrics preferred.
• Current State of Florida or multistate RN License required.
• Valid American Heart Association BLS Certification required.
• Certified Diabetic Educator certification obtained within six (6) months of eligibility.
• Certified Insulin Pump Trainer obtained within six (6) months of eligibility.
• Must maintain continuing education as required for licensure.
• Travel required.