Diabetes Educator-Endocrinology (Finance)

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Diabetes Educator for our Pensacola Specialty Care practice. The Diabetes Educator provides diabetes education to the appropriate pediatric population, families, school, personnel, and groups.

Qualifications:

• Current RN or RD licensure in the State of Florida.
• Minimum one (1) year of Diabetes experience required; Pediatrics preferred.
• Strong knowledge base of the health/sick care, developmental traits, and learning needs of children and their families required.
• Valid American Heart BLS certification upon hire required.
• Certified Diabetic Care Education Specialist preferred; Must be obtained within six (6) months of eligibility.
• Certified Insulin Pump Trainer preferred; Must be obtained within six (6) months of eligibility.
• Must maintain continuing education as required for licensure.

Primary Responsibilities:

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

• All newly diagnosed children with diabetes (any type) and their families hospitalized.
• 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 diabetes team for Nemours Children's Health-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 Clinic, 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 Nemours Children's Health Customer Service Standards of Performance.

Performs all other duties as assigned.