Pediatric Diabetes Care Navigator

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children\'s Health System in Florida seeks an experienced RN with a BSN to lead pediatric diabetes education and care coordination across hospital units and after discharge.

The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, eliminating barriers to timely treatment, and promoting evidence-based practices while educating families and coordinating with the care team.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Pediatric Clinical Experience
• 1-3 years Diabetes Educator Role
• RN licensure in Florida or Multi-State Compact (eNLC)

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility to serve as a liaison for the pediatric diabetes population across the hospital and after discharge
• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises patient care per policies
• Establishes early contact to eliminate barriers to timely treatment and coordinates care transitions
• Contributes to development of evidence-based best practices and guidelines
• Provides patient education related to diabetes therapy and planned treatment
• Educates parents with resources and linkages including community and family support
• Works with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate and communicate the care plan
• Promotes smooth transitions between inpatient and outpatient experiences
• Identifies and eliminates barriers to timely access to quality care
• Communicates with referring physicians and community organizations for ongoing information and support
• Delivers education to residents, nursing staff, diabetes educators, and the community
• Ensures timely referrals and appointments with needed specialists
• Maintains data on inquiries, referrals, and outcomes for improvement
• Serves as a clinical expert and role model in endocrinology and diabetes populations

Skills

Pediatric Nursing

Communication Skills

Patient Education

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Nicklaus Children\'s Health System in Florida seeks an experienced RN with a BSN to lead pediatric diabetes education and care coordination across hospital units and after discharge.

The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, eliminating barriers to timely treatment, and promoting evidence-based practices while educating families and coordinating with the care team.