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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Days/Afternoons (United States of America)Job Description
Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
Provide diabetes self-management education and support in an American Diabetes Association recognized program in accordance with the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes and the National Standards. The RN Diabetes Educator teaches persons with diabetes, inpatient and outpatient, in a group or individual setting, and utilizes established principles of teaching, learning theory and lifestyle counseling to successfully direct behavior change. Job also includes additional tasks associated with providing and promoting a quality diabetes education service, including but not limited to: scheduling, follow up, EMR documentation, performance improvement projects, data collection reporting and analysis, and participating in community/hospital events and committees as well as supporting Mercy physician/endocrinology practices as needed. Performs other duties as assigned to meet needs of the department.
Essential Job Functions
Provides inpatient survival skills education. Collaborates with hospital nurses and medical team to provide home-going diabetes education. Participates in the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of education services, including grant-funded services. Completes administrative tasks such as makes initial and follow up calls to referred patients, schedules patients, and completes additional operations-related tasks as needed.
Collects assessment data in a systematic and organized fashion, assesses patient’s current health, medical history, nutrition practices, physical activity, medications, literacy, behaviors, psychosocial/social/ cultural factors, and access to healthcare resources. Documents assessment, interventions, and evaluation of outpatient and inpatient care in the electronic health record according to policy.
Works with patients to identify mutually acceptable DSMES outcomes in accordance with the Standards of Diabetes Care and the National Standards of the American Diabetes Association for Education Recognized Programs. Teaches self-management principles and skills
Participates in all quality improvement projects, data collection, analysis and evaluation on an ongoing basis.
Collaborates and participates in Mercy Health and community activities and events (including volunteer) to promote diabetes self-management as well as promote the community, hospital, community and departmental strategies. Provides MH staff education and gives presentations.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education Qualifications
Required Minimum Education:
4 year/ Bachelors Degree
Specialty/Major
BSN
Preferred Education
4 year/ Bachelors Degree
Specialty/Major
BSN
Licensing/ Certification
Licensure/Certification Required
RN state of OHIO, required
Licensure/Certification Preferred
CDCES, preferred
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Years and Type of Experience
Minimum of 2 years full time experience in clinical care delivery. Teaching experience.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Diabetes care knowledge. Experience and use of EMR. Effective written and communication skills.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred
Flexible and able to adapt to change. Conceptual thinking. Able to prioritize responsibilities according to department needs. Teamwork and Cooperation. Critical thinking skills: Microsoft office, excel and powerpoint.
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Physicians Inc - St. Rita's Professional ServicesIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.