RN Diabetes Patient Educator

ccf; Florida; Presencial; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital is seeking an RN Diabetes Patient Educator to coordinate diabetes education, provide resources to physicians and patients, and promote evidence-based care.

You will work days 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Endocrinology-Weston Hospital department, collaborating with endocrinology providers to design nutrition and diabetes education plans.

Join a leading health system recognized for patient-centered care and ongoing education.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing, Dietetics, Pharmacy or closely related field.
• Dietitians must have completed a dietetic internship through a credentialed program.
• Maintain current license to practice in Florida (Nursing, Dietetics or Pharmacy).
• RD/RDN certification active.
• CDCES certification within two years of hire.
• One year of experience as a Registered Dietitian, RN or Pharmacist.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct patient care using medical nutrition therapy or diabetes self-management education for assigned patient populations.
• Collaborate with Endocrinology providers to design and administer nutrition and diabetes care and education.
• Complete comprehensive assessments including emotional health, knowledge level, disease history, and EMR data.
• Develop individualized care plans with safe interventions and promote self-management.
• Utilize national standards/guidelines for diabetes care, including ADCES7 Self-Care Behaviors.
• Use diabetes and weight management technology to assess status, provide care, and track outcomes.
• Deliver counseling and education for patients with diabetes and obesity needing nutritional management.
• Implement care plans, communicate plans, establish outpatient follow-up, and maintain documentation.
• Provide complete, concise, timely documentation of each encounter in EMR.
• Develop education programs for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, students, and the public.
• Create/revise education materials using evidence-based guidelines.
• Participate in program development to market services and drive revenue.
• Market services to referral sources.
• Develop and implement services in response to patient/provider needs.
• Complete productivity and outcomes reports.
• Adhere to policies, standards, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Conhecimentos

Diabetes education

Nutritional therapy

EMR documentation

Patient counseling

Collaborative care

CGM literacy

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Dietetic internship completed

RD/RDN certification

CDCES certification within 2 years

Florida licensure

Ferramentas

EPIC

CGM

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

RN Diabetes Patient Educator

Location

Weston

Facility

Florida Weston Hospital

Department

Endocrinology-Weston Hospital

Job Code

000282

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As an RN Diabetes Patient Educator, you will assist with the overall coordinator of the diabetes education program, provide educational resources to physicians, caregivers and patients, facilitate the organizational change process by promoting and implementing services that achieve individual and organizational improvement, and provide quality service that results in increased effectiveness, efficiency and adaptability to meet and exceed expectations.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will

• Provide direct patient care using medical nutrition therapy or diabetes self-management education for assigned patient populations requiring nutrition and/or diabetes support in which medications and monitoring are an integral component in the design of therapy.
• Collaborate with Endocrinology providers to design and administer nutrition and diabetes care and education that supports patient safety in the setting of high-risk medication use.
• Complete comprehensive assessments for each patient including emotional and behavioral health, knowledge level, disease history, desired outcomes, and electronic medical record data.
• Develop an individualized care plan with safe and effective interventions based on the patient's assessed needs and goals and promote successful self-management through education and support.
• Utilize the most recent national standards and guidelines for diabetes and obesity care in practice, including the ADCES7 Self-Care BehaviorsTM.
• Use diabetes and weight management technology to assess diabetes status, provide patient care, and track outcomes.
• Deliver specialized interventions and comprehensive counseling and education services to patients with diabetes and obesity who require nutritional management and diabetes care and education.
• Implement care plans, communicate plans, establish a follow-up system (outpatient), and maintain documentation.
• Provide complete, concise, and timely documentation of each patient encounter in the electronic medical record.
• Develop and contribute to Cleveland Clinic sponsored education programs for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, students, peers and the public.
• Use evidence-based guidelines to create and revise education materials related to diabetes and weight management.
• Participate in program development designed to market and expand departmental services and revenue generation.
• Market services to potential and current referral sources.
• Develop and implement services in response to needs and wants of patients, referring to providers, and administration.
• Complete reports on ongoing productivity and outcomes tracking.
• Adhere to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards and comply with governmental and accreditation regulations.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing, Dietetics, Pharmacy or a closely related field
• Dietitians must have completed a dietetic internship through a credentialed program
• Maintain current license to practice dietetics, nursing or as a Pharmacist in the State of Florida
• Dietitians must also have active certification as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN)
• Must earn and maintain certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) within two years of hire/assignment
• One year of experience as a Registered Dietitian, Registered Nurse or a Pharmacist

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Connection/experience with diabetes program
• EPIC software experience
• Experience with Diabetes program
• Familiarity with CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring device)

Physical Requirements

Ability to navigate extensively to provide services to a large number of patients throughout the hospital and clinic sites. Must have manual dexterity to sufficiently perform e