Diabetes Educator / Registered Nurse

Overview

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Description

8a-4:30p / Full-Time / 40 hours 

We're seeking a Diabetes Educator responsible for being a capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population and routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations. This educator professional can apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family while serving as a resource to colleagues and strong advocate for them. 

• Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team that manages the care of the diabetic patient population, requiring a high degree of specialization in nutritional skills and knowledge.
• Nutritional assessment, counseling, and management
• Identify patient problems, symptoms, and behavioral changes
• Determine and implement appropriate interventions Education & Counseling
• Develop, conduct, and evaluate patient and family education
• Discuss and communicate plan of care
• Address teaching needs for patients and families Documentation & Communication
• Document all aspects of patient care
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team
• Serve on clinic committees Operations & Compliance
• Administer clinic policies per state, federal, and organizational guidelines
• Mobilize equipment and resources for effective patient care
• May assist in reviewing policies and supervising support staff Reporting & Administration
• Develop operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies
• Support fact-based decision-making and regulatory compliance
• Additional Duties as Assigned. Travel: Travel between Emory operating units and affiliated sites may be required 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, Dietetics, or related healthcare field
• 1 year of clinical experience in acute care, endocrinology, or diabetes management
• Current, active license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian / Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, valid in Georgia.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) OR obtain within 24 months of hire.
• BLS Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Diabetes pathophysiology and treatment
• Insulin administration and glucose monitoring
• Survival skills education (hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, sick day management)
• Ability to provide patient and family education in a hospital setting
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Documentation in electronic medical record (EMR)
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nursing, Dietetics, or related healthcare field. 2 years of clinical experience in acute care, endocrinology, or diabetes management

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-7 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. 

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [email protected]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.