What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diabetes Education position at West River Health Services?
Position Summary:
Coordinates the diabetes education program, meeting the requirements of the American Diabetes Association for nationally recognized programs. Provides diabetes education to individuals & groups.
Excellence in Practice:
Education:
Coordinates the diabetes education program, meeting the requirements of the American Diabetes Association for nationally recognized programs. Provides diabetes education to individuals & groups.
Excellence in Practice:
- Assesses patients with diabetes for current knowledge & skills.
- Educates patients & families in diabetic management & skills.
- Coordinates diabetes education program.
- Evaluates effectiveness of diabetes program through PI studies & follow-up patient assessments.
- Plans diabetes education programs with diabetes team.
- Develops follow-up plan, including appropriate referrals, with each diabetic patient.
- Documents information to meet program & facility requirements.
- Maintains records as required for nationally recognized program.
- Completes application when due for renewal.
- Serves as a resource for staff & physicians regarding diabetes management.
Education:
- Registered Nurse, Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or qualified & able to obtain certification as a CDE.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in patient care setting. Experience with diabetes education and/or program management preferred.
- Current license in North Dakota to practice as an RN.
- Meets requirements in ND Century Code 43-12.1, Article 54-02 for licensure & 54-05 regarding standards of practice.
- Valid driver's license or state issued identification card.
