Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

Diabetes Educator - RN - Pediatric Endocrinology, Part Time

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics  •  Manchester, NH (Onsite)  •  29 days ago
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Job Description

Provides education and coordination of care to patients who have been diagnosed with Diabetes. Develops care initiatives to assess and coordinate diabetes care management with the goal of achieving self-management skills related to Diabetes.

Part-Time, 20 hours/week.

Responsibilities

  • Participates in the assessment of patient’s physical, emotional and social needs.
  • In collaboration with the Pediatric Endocrinology team develops and assumes responsibility for care planning.
  • Assists patient with the development of their short- and long-term goals.
  • Provides diabetes education, interactively and collaboratively with patient and care team.
  • Tracks and ensures appropriate follow up care.
  • Maintains communication with the patient, their family, and the care team to monitor and refine treatment plan.
  • Participates in audits, medical record reviews, surveys and studies. Documents in the EMR (electronic medical record).
  • Utilizes resources to assist with identification of diabetic patients who are in poor control of their diabetes. Identifies gaps in care by utilizing the diabetic registry.
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings, care coordinator meetings, divisional meetings, and weekly case conferences. Serves as an active participant in the Diabetes recognition program.
  • Assists patients in the development of annual goals and the identification of outcomes for continuous quality improvement.
  • Maintains knowledge on new guidelines and medications.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.

    • Qualifications

    • Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required.
    • Associate Degree (ADN) prepared nurses with 5 years of clinical nursing experience and experience with diabetes education or counseling (glucose meter) required.
    • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
    • Strong organizational skills, excellent verbal, written and communication skills required.
    • Must possess sound decision-making, time management and negotiating skills.
    • Excellent computer skills are required.
    • Demonstrated ability and interest in the care of individuals with chronic disease.
    • CDE strongly preferred or must complete CDE certification program within 3 years in the position.

    Required Licensure/Certifications

    • Licensed Registered Nurse with NH eligibility.
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required.
    • CDE Certfied Diabetes Educator within three years of hire date.
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    About Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

    How can the lifestyle in New Hampshire and Vermont compliment your career? You can have amazing 4-season living with a career at one of the top health systems in the country. The Dartmouth-Hitchcock health system stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. With no income or sales tax, this beautiful area combines history, industry and business and has been ranked consistently as one of the best places in the US to live and work. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Norris Cotton Cancer Center, the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock; 4 affiliated hospitals and 30 Dartmouth-Hitchcock ambulatory clinics across the region. We are close to the urban centers of Boston, New York and Montreal, but also offer proximity to the seacoast and multiple top-tier ski mountains within a short driving distance. Throughout New Hampshire, the opportunities – both career and personal – truly make our area the ideal place to work and play.

    Dartmouth-Hitchcock is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    5,001-10,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Lebanon, New Hampshire
    Year Founded
    Unknown
    Website
    dartmouth-hitchcock.org
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