Diabetic Educator RN

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL seeks an experienced Diabetic Educator (RN) to lead diabetes self-management training for adult patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves assessing needs, developing individualized teaching plans, and coordinating follow-up with care teams.

You will work with physicians and staff to educate patients, families, and communities, providing ongoing support and ensuring adherence to diabetes management goals.

Qualifications

• Illinois RN license is required.
• Eligible for certification as Diabetes Educator.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience in diabetes education (adult and pediatric).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate diabetes self-management training for inpatients, outpatients, families, and community.
• Collaborate with patients and families to establish learning goals and behavior change plans.
• Document outcomes and revise follow-up plans for patients and families.
• Participate in clinical evaluation of patient care.
• Support discharge planning and appropriate follow-up.
• Teach diabetes classes and provide follow-up education.
• Communicate recommendations to physicians and the multidisciplinary team.
• Serve as a resource to nursing staff and other departments.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Clinical skills

RN license IL

Diabetes Educator cert eligible

CPR certified

Education

Associate degree in Nursing; BSN preferred

Job description

Diabetic Educator(RN) – (Adult)

Park Ridge, IL

Registry Days

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating diabetes self- management training across the continuum for inpatients, outpatients, significant others, and community.
• 3) Collaborates with patients, families, and/or significant others in establishing mutual learning goals and behavior change goals.
• 4) Documents evaluation of outcomes, and revises interventions and follow-up plan for patients, families, and/or significant others.
• 5) Participates in clinical evaluation of patient care.
• 6) Accesses resources to facilitate discharge planning and appropriate follow-up.
• 7) Bases instruction on current standards of practice and input from physicians.
• 8) Participates in planning and conducting community service projects, programs, and support groups.
• 9) Teaches, evaluates, and provides patient follow-up specific to diabetes classes.
• 10) Communicates education and follow-up recommendations to physicians and other health care providers within the multidisciplinary team.
• 1) Conducts and documents individualized assessment of pertinent medical, psychosocial, and educational history of patients.
• 2) Using a multidisciplinary approach, develops, implements, and documents teaching plan, educational interventions, and follow-up plan based on the learning needs assessment for patients, families, and/or significant others.
• Functions as a resource in diabetes management for the healthcare team.
• 1) Serves as a resource person to nursing staff regarding procedures, clinical pathways, and equipment directly related to diabetes management.
• 2) Acts as a resource to other departments and disciplines within hospital and community.
• 3) Participates in formal or informal educational programs regarding diabetes-related topics.
• 4) Maintains knowledge of current developments, trends and techniques in diabetes management and education and makes recommendations regarding use in diabetes program.
• Incorporates activities of quality improvement to ensure positive patient outcomes.
• 1) Participates in formulating, implementing, and evaluating continuous quality improvement activities for the diabetes education program and materials.
• 2) Participates in professional organizations related to the subspecialty in order to promote and maintain current standards of care and patient education.
• 3) Participates in diabetes advisory committee and others as requested.
• 4) Recognizes the opportunity to integrate research findings into nursing care and education of patients with diabetes.

Licensure

Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required

• Associate degree in nursing with 4 years experience in adult and pediatric diabetes education within a diabetes program or a diabetes-related position; Bachelor of Science in Nursing with 3 years experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Good communication and organizational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Basic computer skills
• Clinically appropriate skills
• Proficient in use and handling of patient-related equipment.
• Current Illinois RN license.
• Eligible for Certification as Diabetes Educator.
• Evidence of CPR course completion.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to work different hours in order to accommodate patient needs. Ability to recognize the needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete work at a fast pace Ability to travel to outside meetings or community education offerings. Ability to move patients and equipment up to 30 lbs. Ability to cooperate and work well with others. May be exposed to hazardous materials and body substances. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.