What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist position at Fort Healthcare Inc?
Fort HealthCare is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, businesses and families in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties, and we are seeking a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to join our Education team.
Shift:
24 hours per bi-weekly pay period
Part time
Day shift
Fort HealthCare is proud to be named a 14-time award winner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin, a 4-time award winner of the USA Top Workplaces award, and a 2-time winner of their Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Purpose & Values.
In addition, Fort HealthCare is proud to be awarded the inaugural 2024 Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion Award. The Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion award recognizes a hospital for demonstrating mentoring relationships and engagement through active participation, collaboration and the sharing of tools and resources with other hospitals.
Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make.
Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community
Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered.
Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.
Educates patients within the Fort HealthCare outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) program. Collaborates with Fort HealthCare providers, staff, and community members to provide diabetes education to various age groups while following Fort HealthCare’s mission and vision.
Responsibilities of this position include:
- Assists in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) program at Fort HealthCare.
- Provides DSMES education, using evidence-based practice guidelines, within the diabetes care team to improve patient outcomes.
- Understands and communicates to providers the reimbursement criteria related to DSMES program and encourages referrals as appropriate.
- Serves as a resource and liaison to the FHC’s School Nurse Program.
- Maintains current practice, using evidence-based guidelines in diabetes management and Population Health strategies by attending educational opportunities accepted by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) as well as any other pertinent organizations.
- Assists in maintaining the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) of persons receiving diabetes education.
- Maintains knowledge on the use of a variety of diabetes management equipment including insulin pumps, insulin pens, glucometers, continuous glucose monitors, etc.
- Serves as a resource person for FHC providers, Fort Medical Group (FMG) providers, clinical staff, and the community.
- Facilitates diabetes/glucometer education in clinical new employee orientation (CNEO).
Requirements for this position include:
- Associate degree required
- Bachelor, Masters, or Doctorate degree preferred
- Experience in patient education; 3 years' experience in a hospital setting required
- Computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
- Motivational interviewing techniques preferred
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Competitive shift differentials (2nd,3rd, and weekends)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous PTO Plan
- Daycare
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending
- Health Insurance
- Comprehensive Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Pharmacy Discount
- Tuition Assistance
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Parking
