This position is responsible for assessing, coordinating and teaching the individual with diabetes and/ortheir support person to manage their disease. The nurse works closely with physicians, nursing staff andDiabetes Center (DC) team to plan and provide quality care to diabetic patients. Manages all the nursingaspects of diabetic patient care and works with DC team designing classes and clinics relating to DiabetesMellitus.

(35%)*Assesses inpatient and outpatients educational needs, develops and instructs patients ranging inage from toddler to 100 years and implements a plan of care for diabetes education. Documentsappropriately in the patient chart.(35%)*Engages in inpatient and outpatient/family teaching (group & individual) as appropriate. Evaluatesthe patient's responses to the teaching and adjusts the education style and plan to meet the needs of thepatient.(15%)*Uses Staged Diabetes Management Decision Paths as Diabetes Center protocol for insulinadjustment.(15%)*Teaches new technology to patients, i.e. Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Insulin Pumps, Inject ablemedications, Insulin delivery devices and blood glucose meters

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Develops and implements comprehensive diabetes selfmanagement programs and classes that are of interdisciplinary nature.Participates in special projects such as set-up of professional educational conferences, communityeducation, support groups, detection programs and marketing endeavors.Plans and implements continuing education and/or reviews education content as needed for MyMichiganHealth staff including inpatient nursing staff, providers and outpatient medical office staff.Participates in Diabetes Center Staff, Program and Advisory meetings. Actively participates with physicianand health professionals in conducting patient group classes and clinics, including insulin pump clinic.All other duties as assigned.

CDE - Cert Diabetes EducatorPreferred Equivalent Experience - Certified Diabetes Educator preferred, withmaintenance of certification with at least 15 hours of continuing education peryear. If no certification, passing of test within three years of hire is expected.

RN - Registered Nurse

Education: Associates Degree

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:Two (2) years medical/surgical nursing experience at hospital ormedical center required.Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards andpolicies/procedures as evidenced by observation, documentation and peer feedback for the following:Neonate/Infant, Toddler, Child, Adolescent, Adult and Later Adult.Ability to work independently to produce desired results.MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency inMicrosoft Windows.An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health