What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Educator - Diabetes Center - Part-Time position at BJC HealthCare?
Additional Preferred Requirements
Overview
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
This department covers In-hospital coverage. Hospitalized patients are seen via referral from a licensed medical provider (RN, MD, PA NP).Patients have a diagnosis of Diabetes or are pre- diabetic and need counseling. Often involves the teaching of what Insulin is and the delivery of the Insulin and also other oral agents they may be prescribed. Survival skills are taught to the patient and the patients are instructed to seek out an outpatient program for additional teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Provides Diabetes and Nutritional educational services and community resources for inpatients and outpatients. Maintains a case load of patients and promotes program development.
Responsibilities
- Monitors patients response and modifies plan of care accordingly.
- Provides accurate documentation as required.
- Delivers direct patient care by assessing and evaluating patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
- Develops and implements individual plans of care in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care.
- Educates patients and their families on how to manage their condition.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Nursing Diploma/Associate's
- Nursing/Nutrition/related
Experience
- <2 years
Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
- RN
Preferred Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Nursing
Licenses & Certifications
- Cert Diabetes Educator
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
