Registered Nurse Diabetes Educator- Instructor of Clinical Practice

University of Colorado System; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental plan options

Retirement plan (401a)

Tuition benefit

Job summary

The Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Registered Nurse Diabetes Educator at the Instructor of Clinical Practice rank. You will provide diabetes care and education to pediatric patients with new and established diabetes, while developing care plans and participating in the infusion center.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, education, EMR documentation, and collaboration on educational materials and quality improvement

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or related field.
• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Colorado.
• Current BLS and/or CPR certification, or willing to obtain prior to starting employment.
• A combination of education and related experience may be substituted for the master's degree on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct diabetes care and education to newly diagnosed and established children with diabetes.
• Educate and case manage children who have type 1 diabetes and other causes of hyperglycemia.
• Phone consultations with patients and their families, school nurses, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants and physicians in the community assisting with options in resolving complicated inquiries and/or issues related to diabetes management.
• Contribute to ongoing development and improvement of nursing/educator electronic medical record documentation/data entry programs.
• Participate as a presenter or collaborator in development of educational materials for conferences and classes conducted by the staff at the Barbara Davis Center related to diabetes management.
• Participate in professional development of the nursing/diabetes educator team through attending diabetes related conferences. Assisting in development of policies and procedures to maintain high standards of existing ADA Accredited Diabetes Program.
• Participate in Clinical Quality Improvement programs through individual and group work on annual clinical care goals.
• Participate in infusion protocol of teplizumab for stage 2 type1 diabetes in the clinical infusion center.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Willingness to learn and comply

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or related field

Colorado RN license

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes

Job Title: Registered Nurse Diabetes Educator- Instructor of Clinical Practice

Position #00851585 – Requisition #40731

Job Summary:

The Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes at the University of ColoradoAnschutz Medical Campus is a multi-disciplinary diabetes centeraffiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado as well as theUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine. In the pediatric clinicthe patient population is primarily children with type 1diabetes. This position will provide diabetes care and education to pediatricpatients with a new diagnosis of diabetes as well as forestablished patients. This diabetes educator will develop,implement, and evaluate care management plans for patients withcomplex health needs. This nurse educator will also work in theBarbara Davis Center Infusion Center, preparing and administeringdrugs via infusion to patients for early stage and newly diagnosedtype 1 diabetes. In addition to the clinical program, the BarbaraDavis Center has a large basic research program allowing manyongoing educational opportunities. This Instructor of Clinical Practice position is an at-will facultyappointment. This appointment will involve approximately 100%clinical work. The position serves as a Registered Nurse at theInstructor of Clinical Practice rank.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing direct diabetes care and education to newly diagnosedand established children with diabetes.
• Educate and case manage children who have type 1 diabetes andother causes of hyperglycemia. This includes working with familiesto achieve age-appropriate diabetes management goals.
• Phone consultations with patients and their families, schoolnurses, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants andphysicians in the community assisting with options in resolvingcomplicated inquiries and/or issues related to diabetesmanagement.
• Contribute to ongoing development and improvement ofnursing/educator electronic medical record documentation/data entryprograms.
• Participate as a presenter or collaborator in development ofeducational materials for conferences and classes conducted by thestaff at the Barbara Davis Center related to diabetesmanagement.
• Participate in professional development of the nursing/diabeteseducator team through attending diabetes related conferences.Assisting in development of policies and procedures to maintainhigh standards of existing ADA Accredited Diabetes Program.
• Participate in Clinical Quality Improvement programs throughindividual and group work on annual clinical care goals.
• Participate in infusion protocol of teplizumab for stage 2 type1 diabetes in the clinical infusion center.

Why Join Us:

The BDC Pediatric Diabetes Division provides families and patientswith an understanding of type 1 diabetes and encourages theirconfidence in its day-to-day management. Present evidence stronglysuggests that consistent blood sugar control greatly diminishes thechances of long-term eye and kidney complications. The PediatricClinic offers complete education and support for children andadolescents with type 1 diabetes. The expectation is that by thetime patients are ready to leave home for college or the workforce,they will have the ability to manage their own blood sugars. The clinic is certified by the American Diabetes Association, andour nurses, dietitians, nurse practitioners, physician assistantsand social workers are Certified Diabetes Educators. Our pediatricendocrinologists also participate in studies that strive to advanceand improve glucose monitoring and closed-loop technology throughobservational studies and clinical trials at our Center.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday,vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers anexcellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your grosspay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on allCU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Master's degree in Nursing or related field.
• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Colorado
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or CPR certification, orwilling to obtain prior to starting employment.

A combination of education and related experience may besubstituted for the master's degree on a year for yearbasis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Priority will be given to someone with experience in childhooddiabetes and with a Certificate in Diabetes Care and Education fromthe National Certification Board.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) would be highly valued but notrequired.
• Phlebotomy and IV skills (peripheral and PICC) preferred butnot required
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Supports (PALS) certificationor willingness to obtain preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Ability to multitask
• Willingness to learn and comply with relevant laws, rules,regulations and policies.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for thisposition has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$65,000 – $88,000

The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents theUniversity's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range ofpossible compensation at the time of posting. This position is noteligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plansand retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicantswith disabilities throughout the employment application process. Torequest an accommodation pursuant to the Americans withDisabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADACoordinator at [e-mail].

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated toensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff,students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conductbackground investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit,or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by ouraffiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, youwill be required to comply with the vaccination and medicalsurveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work,visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work incertain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive jobduties, you must enroll in the occupational health medicalsurveillance program.