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WI-St. Agnes Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Our Mission

Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God

Our Vision

Peace, hope, and health for every person, family and community, especially those most in need

Our Values

Compassion, respect, excellence, stewardship, and community

St. Agnes Hospital is looking for a Registered Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position scheduled for 32 hours per week on the day shift.

This position will work in our 2 area hospitals:

Waupun Memorial Hospital - Wednesdays

St. Agnes Hospital - Monday - Thursday

***Shifts are; 8:30-5:00

Main function: 
-    Provide diabetes education to outpatients, inpatients, and family
-    Provide dietary guidance for diabetes patients

Job entails:
-    Promoting and disseminating evidence-bases education and care 
o    This includes: daily management, technology use, medication management, safe injection practices, insulin pump management 
-    Asses patient and family on diabetes knowledge
-    Collaborates with care team
o    Includes: medication/treatment recommendations, coordination of patient/family education, assessment of patient needs
Experience:
-    Not required, but looking for someone who is able to work autonomously, critically think through complex medical situations, prioritize, and is able to connect with patients, family, and staff.

Benefit information

Comprehensive suite of health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401k, HAS/FSA, and generous PTODaily Pay for qualifying positionsEstablished employee recognition programCommitment to employee wellness through our EAP, well-being checks with leaders, flexible work schedule where feasible, and online wellness opportunities. Select locations also offer free on-site fitness center access, meditation rooms, and serenity gardensA culture that supports professional development including tuition reimbursement and discounts, participations in the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program, professional development days, opportunities for career advancement and much more40% discount on eyeglasses through SSM Health Eye Care Optical Shops at select locationsEmployee Relief Fund to help with life’s unexpected financial emergenciesCommitment to caring through philanthropy, volunteer opportunities, and PTO donation program

Job Summary:

Assesses learning needs, develops an education plan, provides education and evaluates outcome of education of patients and caregivers with diabetes. Provides education in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. Participates on teams for policy and protocol development. Serves as a resource and provides staff education as indicated. May oversee the day-to-day operations of DSMES program(s) and ensures that all National Standards (NSDSMES) are met and maintained at all times.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assesses patient/family/caregiver baseline knowledge about diabetes as a chronic illness, diabetes management, and diabetes complications, as well as readiness to learn and provides diabetes and self-management education to patients, their families and caregivers; this includes technical training in capillary blood glucose measurement, safe injection technique, and insulin pump management.Monitors and evaluates patient responses to therapeutic interventions in collaboration with other members of the health care team; provide ongoing assessment and recommendations to the treatment team and patient, family and caregivers for adjustments in the plan of care as required.Coordinates with designated staff to effectively integrate medical therapy into the overall management of diabetes; regularly consult nursing and physician staff about diabetes management issues and provide just-in-time education as needed.Utilizes the principles of health literacy to develop and deliver effective diabetes education to patients, their families and caregivers and provides formal education about diabetes and diabetes management to members of the health care team.Participates in continuous improvement by monitoring trends in hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia and utilizes evidence to improve diabetes care delivery structures and processesMay have oversight of the planning, implementation and evaluation of the DSMES program(s).May arrange and coordinate the activities of the Advisory Group.May be the liaison between the DSMES staff, the Advisory Group, other departments and administration.May monitor and facilitate maintenance of DSMES staff qualification (CE credits, licensures, and registrations)May be responsible for maintaining ADA Recognition and participating in the evaluation of the program’s effectiveness.Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Graduate of accredited school of nursing, pharmacy or registered dietitian

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

2080000038 DIABETIC SERVICES

Scheduled Weekly Hours:32

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