Diabetic Education Consultant

Healthcare Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare System is seeking a Diabetes Education Educator to implement diabetes education programs for employees and the community. The role coordinates programs, travels to various units, trains preceptors, and assesses education needs for the department.

The position requires a health-related degree, CDE certification, and Pumps/CGM credentials, with strong communication and adult-learning skills. Involves travel within the six-county region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field or an Associate's degree with two years of relevant experience and an Ohio RN license.
• BLS certification required or obtained upon hire.
• CDE certification within 12 months and recertification ongoing.
• Certified Pump and CGM within 24 months of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, conflict resolution and investigative skills.
• Ability to apply adult learning principles to classroom and other learning experiences.
• Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a complex, changing environment.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Knowledge of audio-visual equipment and ability to select appropriate equipment for class.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates to research, plan, and implement education programs for Genesis six county region.
• Assesses learning needs of inpatient and outpatient clients.
• Provides inpatient education and coordinates transitions to outpatient diabetes services.
• Develops and implements educational offerings across the region.
• Identifies annual competencies based on quality improvement and risk management data.
• Assesses socioeconomic indicators for behavior change and makes referrals as needed.
• Facilitates individual and group sessions and maintains a positive attitude.
• Develops and maintains departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains contact with regulatory/credentialing bodies (AHA, ADA, AADE, AACE/ACE).
• Supports ADA certification requirements and processes.
• Participates in PHW division Shared Governance Council.
• Assists with new employee classes and competencies.
• Travels to various units to assess learning needs and implement best practices.
• Documents activities for billing or reporting in established guidelines.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health-related field or Associate's degree with 2 years relevant experience + Ohio RN license

Certified Diabetes Education (CDE)

Certified Pump and CGM

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adult learning principles

Decision-making

Conflict resolution

Independent work

Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.

Position Details

• Work Shift: Varied Shift (United States of America)
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
• Department: Diabetes and Nutrition Education

Overview of Position

This position is responsible for implementing education programs for Genesis HealthCare System employees and the community, specifically related to diabetes education. Coordinates the implementation of programs utilizing sound adult learning principles. Acts as a liaison to all departments and is available to travel to various units to assist with competencies, train preceptors and assess education needs for the unit/department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 1. Collaborates with peers to research, plan, and implement education programs that reaches the Genesis six county region
• 2. Assesses learning needs of inpatient and outpatient clients within the organization
• 3. Provides inpatient education and coordinates a successful transition from inpatient to outpatient diabetes services
• 4. Collaborates to research current practices. Plans and implements educational offerings throughout the Genesis six county region.
• 5. Based on quality improvement studies, risk management reports and low volume high-risk procedures, identifies annual competencies to maintain quality care of patients.
• 6. Assesses socioeconomic indicators for successful behavior change, designs education, and performs appropriate referrals and follow-up as needed.
• 7. Facilitates both individual and group sessions and maintains positive outlook regardless of content.
• 8. Develops and maintains departmental policies and procedures.
• 9. Maintains contact with regulatory or credentialing body to maintain current standards (i.e. AHA, ADA, AADE, AACE/ACE) and completes any necessary requirements
• 10. Maintain knowledge and actively assists peers with ADA certification requirements and application processes
• 11. Engaged and actively participates in PHW division Shared Governance Council
• 12. Assists with new employee classes and competencies.
• 13. Travels to various units to assess learning needs of new employees, preceptors or established employees. Assists with implementing best practice on the units.
• 14. Completes documentation within established guidelines to ensure timely processing for billing or reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field or an Associate's degree with two years of relevant experience and a current Ohio RN License.
• 2. BLS required or obtained upon hire
• 3. Certified Diabetes Education (CDE) acquired within 12 months of meeting all prerequisites for certification; Maintain CDE requirements for recertification
• 4. Certified Pump and CGM acquired within 24 months of hire
• 5. Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, conflict resolution and investigative skills
• 6. Ability to apply adult learning principles to the classroom and other learning experiences
• 7. Demonstrated excellence with listening, verbal and written communication skills
• 8. Ability to work independently and under pressure in a complex and changing working environment
• 9. Excellent computer skills and knowledge of computer software, including programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• 10. Knowledge of audio-visual equipment (laptop, VPU, Overhead) and able to select equipment best suited for class

PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

• 1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values
  • Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
  • Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
  • Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
  • Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
  • Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
  • Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
  • Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
  • Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
  • Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.
• 2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)
  • Introduces self and role…connects with everyone.
  • Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.
  • Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.
  • Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)
  • Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.
  • Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.
  • Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.
• 3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety
  • Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.)
  • Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)
  • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment
  • Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.
  • Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1. Works in an office and or classroom environment.
• 2. Ability to read, comprehend and calculate information
• 3. Ability to stand, walk sit, stoop and bend for extended periods of time.
• 4. Ability to operate a computer for 2-3 hours at a time.
• 5. Ability to drive to meetings and travel within the Genesis 6 county region for speaking engagements/education and assist with education of employees.
• 6. Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• 7. Vision abilities required include up close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• 8. May be required to periodically rotate shifts and regular days off. All system employees must be willing to work all shifts, extra hours, holidays and emergency shifts as required.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality healthcare. Genesis HealthCare System is an integrated healthcare delivery system based in Zanesville, Ohio. The system includes a not-for-profit hospital, Genesis Hospital, in Zanesville, an extensive network of more than 300 physicians and multiple outpatient care centers throughout the region. Genesis is the largest healthcare provider in its six-county region of southeastern Ohio, which includes Muskingum, Morgan, Perry, Coshocton, Noble and Guernsey counties. Genesis provides a higher level of service than what is typically found in a community of its size including open-heart surgery, trauma care, a Level II special care nursery, neurosurgery and comprehensive cancer services. This level of care has established Genesis as a primary referral center for much of the region. In addition to traditional hospital services, Genesis offers a broader range of services through its affiliated organizations, which serve as Genesis' partners to extend care far out into the community. Our steadfast commitment to delivering high quality, compassionate patient care is recognized throughout the country with numerous awards and accreditations. We are proud of our rich history of serving the community and vow to continue the tradition of healing and caring with compassion, trust, innovation and excellence.