Diabetes Registered Nurse Educator

DEPARTMENT

DIABETES

LEARNING CENTER F ACILITY

Diabetes Learning Center/ Lean 6 Sigma

WORK TYPE

Full Time S HIFT:

Daytime SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the Manager of the Diabetes Learning Center (DLC); provides out patient diabetes education at Tift Regional Health Systems, satellite clinics and/or community groups within the TRHS service area; functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team to assess diabetes care skills and education needs of clients and/or care providers; provides self-management education to assist clients in maintaining health and to prevent or manage complications; coordinates the Diabetes Support Group program; and provides In-Patient diabetes education as needed. Teaching experience desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses patient and/or caregiver(s) diabetes self-management skills & knowledge using the appropriate encounter in Cerner EMR (electronic medical record); selects & completes the correct assessment 100% of the time. Provides education to patients and/or caregivers based on the individual needs assessment following the written DLC curriculum, and documents or assures appropriate documentation of education provided in EMR 100% of the time. Conducts educational follow-up with patients and/or caregivers based on DLC education curriculum; selects & completes, or assures completion, the correct follow-up encounter in EMR 100% of the time. Conducts diabetes self-management assessment and provides education appropriate to the patient's and/or caregiver(s) age, cognitive level and physical ability. Communicates accurately and effectively with physicians or other healthcare professional regarding patient progress with diabetes self-management skill development by phone or written communication. Assures DLC policy regarding written communication to referring physician is followed 100% of the time. Completes, or assures completion of, charges for patients within 24 hours of the chargeable service. Follows appropriate DLC computer down-time procedures for patient assessment, documentation of education, documentation of physician communication and charging for services when computer access is unavailable. Cross-trains to provide & properly document In-patient diabetes education and to serve as a resource to physicians or nursing staff to promote glycemic control. Knows and can provide guidance for the implementation of all In-patient glycemic control physician order sets and/or protocols used at TRHS. Keeps abreast of pertinent federal, and state regulations and laws and Tift Regional Health System, Inc. ("TRHS") policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

Understands and adheres to:

TRHS' compliance standards as they appear in TRHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy; and HIPAA and TRHS policies regarding privacy and security of protected health information. Demonstrates the ability to perform tasks that meet the age-specific requirements of the persons, patients, vendors, and staff that the employee is charged to interact with as required by the position. Offers suggestions on ways to improve operations of department and reduce costs. Attends all mandatory education programs. Improves self-knowledge through voluntarily attending continuing education/certification classes. Maintains required competency levels as identified in written exams, skills checklists, skills labs, annual safety and health requirements as well as service excellence education hours requirements. Cross-trains in order to better assist co-workers and to provide maximum efficiency in the department. Volunteers/participates on hospital committees, functions, and department projects. Manages resources effectively. Reports equipment in need of repair in order to extend life of equipment and removes malfunctioning equipment out of service with timely reporting to the appropriate personnel. Makes good use of time so as to not create needless overtime.

EDUCATION

• Associate's Degree in Nursing

CREDENTIALS

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REGISTERED NURSE OTHER INFORMATION

Must maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) preferred. Minimum of two (2) years work experience required. Bilingual preferred. Southwell/Tift Regional Health System, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.