RN Diabetes Patient Educator

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As an RN Diabetes Patient Educator, you will assist with the overall coordinator of the diabetes education program, provide educational resources to physicians, caregivers and patients, facilitate the organizational change process by promoting and implementing services that achieve individual and organizational improvement, and provide quality service that results in increased effectiveness, efficiency and adaptability to meet and exceed expectations.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will

• Provide direct patient care using medical nutrition therapy or diabetes self-management education for assigned patient populations requiring nutrition and/or diabetes support in which medications and monitoring are an integral component in the design of therapy.
• Collaborate with Endocrinology providers to design and administer nutrition and diabetes care and education that supports patient safety in the setting of high-risk medication use.
• Complete comprehensive assessments for each patient including emotional and behavioral health, knowledge level, disease history, desired outcomes, and electronic medical record data.
• Develop an individualized care plan with safe and effective interventions based on the patient's assessed needs and goals and promote successful self-management through education and support.
• Utilize the most recent national standards and guidelines for diabetes and obesity care in practice, including the ADCES7 Self-Care BehaviorsTM.
• Use diabetes and weight management technology to assess diabetes status, provide patient care, and track outcomes.
• Deliver specialized interventions and comprehensive counseling and education services to patients with diabetes and obesity who require nutritional management and diabetes care and education.
• Implement care plans, communicate plans, establish a follow-up system (outpatient), and maintain documentation.
• Provide complete, concise, and timely documentation of each patient encounter in the electronic medical record.
• Develop and contribute to Cleveland Clinic sponsored education programs for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, students, peers and the public.
• Use evidence-based guidelines to create and revise education materials related to diabetes and weight management.
• Participate in program development designed to market and expand departmental services and revenue generation.
• Market services to potential and current referral sources.
• Develop and implement services in response to needs and wants of patients, referring to providers, and administration.
• Complete reports on ongoing productivity and outcomes tracking.
• Adhere to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards and comply with governmental and accreditation regulations.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing, Dietetics, Pharmacy or a closely related field
• Dietitians must have completed a dietetic internship through a credentialed program
• Maintain current license to practice dietetics, nursing or as a Pharmacist in the State of Florida
• Dietitians must also have active certification as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN)
• Must earn and maintain certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) within two years of hire/assignment
• One year of experience as a Registered Dietitian, Registered Nurse or a Pharmacist

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include

• Connection/experience with diabetes program
• EPIC software experience
• Experience with Diabetes program
• Familiarity with CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring device)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to navigate extensively to provide services to a large number of patients throughout the hospital and clinic sites. Must have manual dexterity to sufficiently perform electronic data entry, and demonstrate devices and medications to patients.
• Must have physical ability to measure and weigh patients.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Additional information

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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