Bryan Health · 1 day ago
Certified Diabetes Educator-Prairie Center Internal Medicine
Grand Island, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBryan Health is focused on providing comprehensive diabetes education and self-management support. The Certified Diabetes Educator will assess patient needs, implement education plans, and collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance glycemic management programs.
Health CareHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values
Assesses patient needs by identifying barriers to learning, preferred ways of learning and valued goals, and incorporates these into the education plan
Assesses patient and family knowledge and skill, establishes mutual behavioral goals, formulates an education plan, provides a means to accomplish these goals, and documents actions and response in accordance to Bryan policy
Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan/ delivery of care
Implements patient and family education (group and individualized) in all aspects of diabetes care, according to the 15 content areas of the National Standards for Diabetes Education, and in conjunction with all American Diabetes Association requirements for an ADA Recognized program
Maintains a state-of-the-art approach to diabetes care, self-management training and age specific education based on the progression from basic survival skills to advance information for daily self-management
Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary health team to define and achieve patient and family goals
Identifies barriers or systemic problems that impair the ability to meet patient, physician, and program goals and contributes to the resolution of barriers/problems
Collaborates with Directors and/or Nurse Managers to develop strategic plans related to glycemic management across interdisciplinary lines
Continuously works with providers and Medical Center staff to refine, expand, and enhance glycemic management program goals, strategies and clinical outcomes
Participates in data collection and analysis for ongoing program evaluation
Facilitates and coaches clinical staff in the implementation of patient education, discharge planning and other relevant practices relating to glycemic management
Serves as a consultant to ensure continuity of care, 'best practice' and systems improvement for nurses, patients/families, health-care disciplines, and/or the community at-large
Serves as a role model to colleagues, students and other care providers
Responsible for screening all referrals and calling patients to schedule them into the facility
Assists in program development for GIRMC including coordination and development of curriculum, keeping patient education notebooks updated and developing the workflow for diabetes education
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise
Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned
Performs other related projects and duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act
Minimum of two (2) years' experience in clinical practice required
Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Food and Nutrition with post baccalaureate internship resulting in registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian (RD)
Current Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist (LMNT) licensure from the state of Nebraska required
Preferred
Certified Diabetes Educator certification
Company
Bryan Health
Bryan Health is a non-profit organisation that specializes in hospital, health care & health education.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Russ Gronewold
President and CEO
Troy Hottovy
Chief Technology Officer/Chief Information Security Officer
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