Job Description

The Spectrum Health Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology provides a wide range of specialized services for patients in West Michigan and beyond. To learn more details, please check out our website: https://www.spectrumhealth.org/for-health-professionals/referrals-and-consultations/specialty-health-medical/diabetes-and-endocrinology

Provides quality education, counsel, and support to clients and their significant others regarding diabetes self-care. Documents the education process, patient information and clinical recommendations according to department/program/regulatory guidelines, and measures outcomes to maximize continuity of care between settings. Participates in projects related to area of specialty and the development/revision of procedures/policies, educational materials/guidelines, educational programs. Collaborates with and serves as a resource for other health professionals to promote delivery of quality services and patient education within the institution as well as the community.

Essential Functions

• Assesses the educational needs of patients based on current disease status, other comorbidities, self-care behaviors, medications, laboratory data, lifestyle, factors that affect learning, and available resources.
• Develops and facilitates the implementation of individualized education plans developed mutually with the patient, integrating assessment data and determining the patient\xe2\x80\x99s self-management goals.
• Provides education on essential content and skills and empowers patients/significant others for effective diabetes self-management, adapting materials and teaching approaches appropriate to the learners\xe2\x80\x99 age, culture, learning style, and abilities. Evaluates learning and adapts teaching methods.
• Provides behavior intervention, helping patients identify barriers and facilitates patients\xe2\x80\x99 problem-solving and coping skills for effective self-care behavior and behavior change.
• Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team and patients, in order to ensure ongoing care and coordination of chronic disease management.
• Makes medication recommendations to patient and physician for clinical diabetes management.
• Ensures that services are provided in accordance with State and Federal regulations, organizational policy, and accreditation/compliance requirements. Documents education process, patient information, and clinical recommendations according to department/program/regulatory guidelines.
• Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Functions within the inpatient setting by providing education services as initiated by the provider.

Qualifications

Bachelor\'s Degree in Nursing or related healthcare field

3 years of recent relevant clinical experience including prior teaching experience with adult clientele required

Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Michigan , or Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration - CDR required

CPR - AHA American Heart Association required within first 90 days

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) required within first 3 years

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree in related field

Certified Diabetes Educator - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) upon hire

5 years of experience as a Diabetes Educator

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor)

5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs * Waist to Waist

5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs * Waist to Chest (below shoulder)

5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs * Waist to Overhead

5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs * Bilateral Carry

5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs * Unilateral Carry

5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs * Pushing Force

5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs * Pulling Force

5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbs * Sitting: Occasionally

• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
• Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
• Squat: Seldom
• Stair Climbing: Seldom
• Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
• Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
• Handling: Occasionally
• Forceful Grip

5 lbs: Seldom * Forceful Pinch

2 lbs: Seldom * Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

• Visual Acuity \xc2\xb9

[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Primary Location SITE - North Office Building - 221 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name Diabetes Education - CHMG West

Employment Type Full time

Shift Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours 40

Hours of Work 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Days Worked Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency N/A

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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