Diabetes Nurse Educator Practice Based

1103 Team Member Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a Diabetes Educator/RN to provide comprehensive diabetes self-management education. The role involves assessing patients, tailoring learning objectives, and delivering individual and group instruction.

You will document progress, collaborate with the care team, and support behavior change to improve glycemic outcomes. The ideal candidate holds an RN with an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred) and current BLS; CDE is preferred.

Qualifications

• Educator of patients on diabetes self-management.
• Develops and implements education plans with learning objectives.
• Teaches clients in group and individual settings.
• Evaluates progress towards learning objectives and behavior change goals.
• Maintains accurate documentation of client encounters.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive individualized client assessments, including relevant medical history and diabetes-related knowledge, skills, and behaviors.
• Develops and implements education plans with specific learning objectives tailored to individual client needs.
• Teaches clients in both group and individual settings using a variety of teaching techniques and tools.
• Evaluates client progress towards achieving learning objectives and behavior change goals.
• Assists clients in identifying effective behavior changes and setting achievable goals for diabetes self-management.
• Coaches clients through the behavior change process to support effective diabetes self-management.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of client encounters and communicates progress to referring physicians.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to meet assessed client needs.
• Manages a multiple-client caseload while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
• Evaluates clients' glycemic control using lab results and self-monitored glucose tests, recommending behavior changes as needed.
• Maintains CDE and BLS certifications and enhances professional growth through educational programs and literature review.
• Promotes the education program to associates, physicians, and the community, and participates in continuous quality improvement goals and outcome measurement.

Skills

Diabetes education

Client education

Teaching

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Our promise to you

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Benefits from Day One

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits

Schedule

Full time Shift: Day (United States of America)

Address: 7315 E Frontage Rd City: Merriam State: Kansas Postal Code: 66204

Job Description

Completes comprehensive individualized client assessments, including relevant medical history and diabetes-related knowledge, skills, and behaviors.

Develops and implements education plans with specific learning objectives tailored to individual client needs.

Teaches clients in both group and individual settings using a variety of teaching techniques and tools.

Evaluates client progress towards achieving learning objectives and behavior change goals.

Assists clients in identifying effective behavior changes and setting achievable goals for diabetes self-management.

Coaches clients through the behavior change process to support effective diabetes self-management.

Completes accurate and timely documentation of client encounters and communicates progress to referring physicians.

Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to meet assessed client needs.

Manages a multiple-client caseload while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.

Evaluates clients' glycemic control using lab results and self-monitored glucose tests, recommending behavior changes as needed.

Maintains CDE and BLS certifications and enhances professional growth through educational programs and literature review.

Promotes the education program to associates, physicians, and the community, and participates in continuous quality improvement goals and outcome measurement.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

N/A

Education

Associate's of Nursing [Required] Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Field of Study

N/A

Work Experience

1+ years of position-related experience [Preferred]

1+ years experience as an RN [Required]

Additional Information

Continuing Education in diabetic education at the level required for participation in an ADA accredited billing program

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN) [Required] Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

(Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range

$34.04 - $63.31

Equal Opportunity Statement

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Mission

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, We're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.