Summary

In accordance with the National Scope and Standards of Diabetes Educators, as well as the National Standards for Diabetes Education and Support, the Diabetes Nurse Educator assists with all diabetes center programs, counsels individuals, teaches diabetes classes, and completes office duties and other Lifestyle Center functions as assigned.  Interacts with an interdisciplinary team of health professionals. Promotes positive behavior change with client population using motivational interviewing techniques, goal setting and effective client communication and support. Evaluates and assists clients with barriers to change.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

Provide one-on-one and group outpatient diabetes education and support. Instruct clients on blood glucose monitoring using current meters/devices. Instruct the patient, and their family upon request, on insulin injection to include drawing and injecting insulin, site selection, site rotation, storage, action of insulin, syringe/needle disposal, and treatment of low and/or high blood glucose readings. Provide diabetes self-management education and support in all 9 content areas as defined by the National Standards of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support. Maintain knowledge of billing requirements for major third party insurance companies and explain these requirements to patients as necessary. Direct patients with payment/billing questions to appropriate CRH resource. Provide information to program participant and the general public regarding diabetes related services and diabetes center programs offered. Assist in the implementation of the assessment plan, and the implementation and evaluation stages of the nursing process. Assist in developing and revising programs for individual and group interventions. Participate in the Diabetes Program Continuous Quality Improvement Plan. Participate on the Diabetes Advisory Committee. Assist with Diabetes Support groups, scheduling speakers and classrooms. Assist with scheduling diabetes group classes, and coordinating speakers. Enter patient billing charges daily. Support the hospital’s mission by supporting community educational events. Promote the diabetes program through marketing to physicians and medical office groups. Promote fiscal integrity of the Diabetes Program by adjusting schedules and class offerings as needed. Assist with program certification (ADA Education Recognition or AADE Accreditation).

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education: A.D. in Nursing

Preferred Education: B.S. in Nursing

Experience: 2+ years teaching or diabetes experience is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Applicants must be licensed as a Registered Nurse and able to work in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In addition, applicants must be CDE certified or certification eligible; if certification eligible, applicant must be certified within 24 months of employment.