Diabetes Educator (Endocrinology)

Nemours; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours is hiring a Diabetes Educator for our Specialty Care team in Orlando, Florida. This full-time role focuses on delivering diabetes education to pediatric patients, their families, and school personnel, and serves as a liaison to schools.

The educator collaborates with dietitians and other providers to ensure timely, effective education, including insulin pump training, disease management, and follow-up care. The position requires Florida RN licensure, BLS, and ADA-aware practice.

Qualifications

• ASN required.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience, diabetes experience preferred (pediatrics).
• Florida RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Certified Diabetic Educator within 6 months of eligibility.
• Certified Insulin Pump Trainer within 6 months of eligibility.
• Travel required.

Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes education to pediatric populations, families, school personnel, and groups.
• Collaborate with the dietitian and diabetes care team to meet educational needs.
• Provide insulin pump training for inpatients and outpatients.
• Document assessments, interventions and outcomes accurately.
• Develop age-appropriate diabetes education materials and class outlines.
• Assist with ADA Education and Provider Recognition data retrieval and reporting.
• Refer patients to appropriate support services and groups.
• Perform ongoing education in compliance with HIPAA and safety standards.

Skills

Diabetes education

Pediatrics

Communication

Education

ASN

BSN

Tools

Insulin pump training

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.