Diabetes Educator (Endocrinology)

Nemours is seeking a Diabetes Educator, FULL-TIME, to join our Specialty Care team in Orlando, Florida.

Provides diabetes education to the appropriate to pediatric population, families, school personnel, and groups.

The position is responsible for the following:

• Provides timely, effective and appropriate diabetes education to the following populations:

• All newly diagnosed children with diabetes (any type) and their families hospitalized at Lakeland Regional Hospital (exception - patients admitted and discharged on off-weekends).

• All newly diagnosed children/families managed as outpatients at the Nemours Clinic.

• Children/families being readmitted for diabetes-related problems (if learning needs assessment indicates re-education is needed).

• Newly diagnosed children being seen for 1 week and 1 month follow-up at the Clinic.

• All clients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes who have not had at least 1 hour of annual diabetes follow-up education. (Can be delivered in a group setting).

• School personnel responsible for specific children cared for by the Division (as requested by both parents and school officials). Serves as liaison to school systems.

• Cooperates with the dietitian for the Nemours Children's Hospital, or Lakeland Regional Hospital or dietitian assigned to Nemours Children's Clinic-Endocrinology to be sure educational needs are met in a timely manner.

• Provides insulin pump training to inpatient and outpatient clients as requested.

• Complies with the applicable standards for diabetes education set forth by Nemours Children's Hospital and clinics, the State of Florida and the American Diabetes Association.

• Documents all educational assessment, intervention and outcomes accordingly.

• Maintains an up-to-date inventory and working knowledge of diabetes self-care materials for patient distribution. Develops age-appropriate diabetes educational materials and class outlines as needed.

• Participates in data retrieval and analysis for both ADA Education and Provider Recognition.

• Refers patients and clients to appropriate support services, support groups.

• Provides diabetes case management as requested by Nemours providers. Seeks assistance from providers with insulin dose adjustment and sick day management.

• Provides other telephone follow-up in a manner to be determined to meet ADA requirements.

• Fulfills continuing education requirements required by ADA Program Recognition Guidelines.

• Complies with HIPAA Regulations.

• Complies with OSHA/Safety Regulations.

• Adheres to NCC-O Customer Service Standards of Performance.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• ASN required.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience required.
• Minimum one (1) year of diabetes experience required; Pediatrics preferred.
• Current State of Florida or multistate RN License required.
• Valid American Heart Association BLS Certification required.
• Certified Diabetic Educator certification obtained within six (6) months of eligibility.
• Certified Insulin Pump Trainer obtained within six (6) months of eligibility.
• Must maintain continuing education as required for licensure.
• Travel required.

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