Job Description

Diabetes Educator, Peds Endocrinology

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45555

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Physician Practices Chattanooga, TN
Diabetes Educator, Peds Endocrinology
Regular - Exempt - Full-time -

Standard Hours

37.5

Description

Position Summary:


A Registered Professional Nurse or Certified Diabetes Educator employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient under the supervision of a Physician or Nurse Practitioner.



This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practice's quality improvement process and performance evaluation.



Education:

Graduate from an approved program in dietetics/nutrition or a Registered Nurse.




Certified Diabetes Educator preferred.



Experience:

A minimum of three years of progressive experience in a hospital setting required. Experience in Insulin Pump Education.



Licensure:

Current professional registration required. BLS prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward



Department Position Summary:

Establishes and coordinates the diabetes self-management training for patients with diabetes. The majority of patients seen are pediatrics and adolescents. Provides liaison with the hospital dietary department and nursing. Participates in client centered case management and coordinates multidisciplinary plan of care.



The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the various units. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.



The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide education to adult learners.



Competency:

Coordinates and provides diabetes education to patients based on needs assessment.



Core Competencies:

Knowledge of growth and development

Interpersonal Communication

Maintains patient education documentation in an accurate and timely manner

Completes a minimum of six hours of continuing education in diabetes and educational principles annually.

Assists with review and revision of department policies and procedures

Assures program curriculum is consistent with national standards

Performs individualized and documented ongoing assessment of needs with patient's participation

Provides diabetes education as determined from needs assessment

Participates in follow-up instructions to patient/family as necessary

Coordinates free educational supplies through diabetes product companies

Participates in planning and reviewing program annually

Participates on EHS committees as required

Assists in awareness and education of staff regarding new product needs, evaluation and implementation