Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, FT, Days at Prisma Health summary:

Registered Nurse specializing as a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist providing clinical care, education, and training to diabetic patients, their families, and healthcare staff. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans and diabetes education programs aligning with ADA, JCAHO, and Medicare standards. Participates in process improvement initiatives and advisory committees to enhance diabetes management and patient outcomes.

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Job Summary

Functions as a clinician and resource, providing education and training for patients with diabetes, their families, staff, physicians and the community.

Accountabilities

• In collaboration with the Diabetes Self Management Program (DSMP) staff, assesses the physical, cognitive, emotional and educational needs of the diabetic population the program serves.
• Based on assessments, assists with the determination of the type of education program that best suits the individual's needs. In collaboration with the physician and other health care professionals, develops individual plan of care.
• Develops, evaluates and revises the diabetes education program (eg. tools, objectives, and teaching methods) in accordance with ADA standards, the JCAHO standards for disease specific care and Medicare guidelines.
• In collaboration with the DSMP staff and director, develops and implements competency-based education practices and standards of care for GHS physician practices and departments caring for diabetic patients.
• Utilizes clinical judgment and critical thinking skills in assessing and analyzing patient data as well as evaluating patient responses to therapy. Guides patients in making personal goals in order to improve their health and better manage their diabetes.
• Participates on the Diabetes Advisory Committee; determines and participates in process improvement projects. Uses data to improve the processes used to care for diabetic patients; reports results and trends to the committee and continually evaluates and improves the program.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• 3 years of experience in Nursing, including experience in diabetes education

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

Certified Diabetes Educator (Lawson Code RN81)

Current South Carolina RN License (Lawson Code NLRN)

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020 are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements. In addition, team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification.

Other Required Skills and Experience

BSN preferred

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

1301 Taylor St Baptist

Facility

1520 Baptist Hospital

Department

15207450 Diabetes Self Management Prog

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Keywords:

diabetes education, registered nurse, chronic disease management, patient care, healthcare training, Certified Diabetes Educator, clinical assessment, healthcare collaboration, care plan development, process improvement

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