RN Diabetes Educator, MHTC Diabetes Education

Provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission, practice values and strategic plan. May include variable shifts, weekends, holiday and/or on-call hours. Performs other duties as assigned including floating to various units based on identified needs and clinical competency. In collaboration with multidisciplinary diabetes management team , provides diabetes education to patients and families living with diabetes mellitus by performing the following duties.

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills in screening/assessing nutritional status of patients/clients seen for Diabetes Education and collaborate with patient to develop and implement a plan and document all pertinent information into the patient's electronic medical record using program related documentation requiring computer systems knowledge.
• Identified when a program participant's needs are outside the scope of the educator's practice/expertise and arranges for additional services to meet their needs. Works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary education and treatment teams.
• Develops and implements care plans, coordinating services with diabetes management team and ancillary services.
• Train/educate patient's on blood glucose monitoring including/not limited to include continuous glucose sensor (CGMS) , insulin pumps and prescribed medication use including injectables.
• Represents the system and diabetes program as a diabetes education care resource person.
• Participates in ongoing clinic/program development to include policy/procedures, curriculum and quality initiatives as they relate to diabetes care, clinical development and efficiency.
• Enters appropriate charges into EPIC with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Provide information/education to staff members including patient diabetes education/medical nutrition therapy/program/materials development and on patient issues or needs identified.
• Maintains current knowledge and skills in specialty area of diabetes and chronic disease care. CEU/CME required for licensure/registration/certification. Attends mandatory in-service and completes online education as requested.
• Participate with program needs as requested- continuous quality improvement process to measure DSME program and identify and address opportunities for improvement. as assigned, peer review and be familiar with ADA program requirements.
• Knowledge of clinical practice guidelines, behavior change theory, motivational interviewing and Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.
• Understanding of community resources and needs of diverse populations.
• Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and State laws/practice act.
• Documents according to standards of care.
• Develops initiates and executes a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or clinic policy including patient and family instruction.
• Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance.
• Utilizes clinical expertise & guidance to other units/departments in support of the patient's longitudinal plan of care.
• Utilizes critical thinking in regards to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command.
• Participates in the professional nursing continuum process.
• Acts as a resource to staff on patient education program/materials development and on patient education issues or problems.
• The Educator is a patient advocate who deals with clinical, psychosocial and financial issues.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

BSN or upon hire BSN completion agreement for enrollment in an accredited BSN Completion Program May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines). If hired prior to 1-1-14 in Winnebago County and prior to 9-1-14 in Rock, Walworth and McHenry Counties an ADN only is required.

Licensed as RN in states of WI and IL

Approved CPR certification required in 90 days (other certification per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP)

CDCES certification required. If not CDCES certification eligible or not CDCES certified at hire, 15 CME credit per year required.

CDCES certification required within 2-years of becoming eligible or being hired.

Prior ADA program experience preferred.

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:

* Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.

* Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.

* Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.

* Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.

* Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.

* Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.