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Diabetes Nurse Educator – AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits and Paid Days off from day on

• Employee Referral program

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Providing faith-based, whole person care to Kansas City since 1962

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Rotating 2-3 days a week Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm or 8:30am - 5:00pm. No weekends, holidays or on call

Shift : Part time, Days, 20 hours a week

Location: 9100 W 74TH ST, Shawnee Mission, 66204

The role you’ll contribute:

The Nurse Educator provides and coordinates diabetes self-management education for patient and families in inpatient and outpatient settings following current American Diabetes Association (ADA) Education Recognition standards and department guidelines. The Nurse Educator assesses the clients’ education needs, develops an education plan, implements the education plan, evaluates the quality and outcome of the diabetes self- management training, and documents the experience.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

· Diabetes Self-management Education and Behavior Change Coaching

· Completes comprehensive individualized client assessments, including relevant medical history and diabetes-related knowledge, skills, & behaviors

· Teaches clients in group and/or individual settings following department curricula.

· Manages multiple-client caseload

· Evaluates clients’ glycemic control using lab results and self-monitored glucose tests over a limited period of time and recommends behavior changes to reach glycemic targets

· Performs fingerstick blood glucose tests using a variety of blood glucose meters according to manufacturers’ procedures and hospital procedures.

· Evaluates clients’ blood pressure, eye exam history, foot exam history, & vaccination status & instructs on current ADA standards for preventive tests and exams

· Obtains & maintains CDE certification as soon as eligible

· Until CDE is achieved, obtains annual CEU credits as required by the American Diabetes Association Education Recognition program

· Obtains & maintains BLS certification

· Enhances professional growth through educational programs and review of current literature and suggests program improvements to maintain an evidence-based education program.

· Receives outpatient education referrals and calls clients to schedule appointments

· Places appointment reminder calls as requested

· Promotes education program to associates, physicians, and the community

· Teaches and/or leads 3 to 4 community education programs annually

· Attends marketing events as requested

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· Associate’s Degree in Nursing

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or obtained within 5 years of employment

· 1 to 2 Years of Position-Related Experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

· Kansas Registered Nurse License

· BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

· Certified Diabetes Educator

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Diabetes/Wellness

Organization: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Schedule: Part-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 24014148

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.