Diabetes Education Coordinator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current West Virginia RN licensure, or appropriate state where services will be provided (may not be waived)

2. Certified Diabetic Educator

3. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) AND two (2) years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting with responsibilities reflecting direct management of patient care including education, planning, coordination, and delivery of services, AND 1 year experience as a certified diabetes educator.

OR

Associates Degree, Nursing (ASN) AND four (4) years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting with responsibilities reflecting direct management of patient care including education, planning, coordination, and delivery of services AND 1 year experience as a certified diabetes educator.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Advanced degree (MSN) preferred

2. Certification in area of specialty

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Coordinates and oversees preparation and submission of education programs to meet national standards of accreditation for patients, nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists.

2. Supervises, trains, and promotes the development of staff and provides direction as needed in accordance with ANCC criteria. Assist staff with preparation for certification test

3. Reviews, evaluates, and maintains educational materials, supplies, equipment and resources used for diabetic education. This includes Nursing, Medical Residents, and Fellows

4. Evaluates and documents patient and staff response to education.

5. Directs and oversees Performance Improvement initiatives related to diabetes and identifies trends.

6. Guides and coordinates data collection.

7. Identifies opportunities for improvement in patient outcomes and participates in plans to enhance clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. This includes educational emails sent to unit educators.

8. Leads Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.

9. Participates in research activities specific to diabetes and related patient problems/diagnosis.

10. Maintains a database of ongoing research studies relevant to the diabetic patient: performs analysis of data and identifies trends.

11. Performs annual literature searches and analysis to identify changes in practice and/or new studies or outcomes and disseminate as appropriate. Ensures evidence based practice is followed.

12. Participates in interdisciplinary research utilization projects and research studies.

13. Provides administrative support and coordinates the management and operations of the Diabetic Institute.

14. Promotes the continuum of care in inpatient and outpatient infrastructure.

15. Develops annual strategic plan and program goals. Performs annual review of program and makes changes as necessary

16. Monitors operating budgets related to the program.

17. Assists in the creation, revision and review of policies and protocols for diabetic management that affects all nursing departments.

18. Maintains additions and deletions of products used for diabetic management to assure quality and cost.

19. Assumes clinical responsibility in the absence of other educators.

20. Oversees marketing and program preparation

21. Establishes and maintains relationships with community agencies, sponsors, support group and provides community support for diabetes education

22. Organizes and Participates in Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.

23. Supervises Diabetic Educators/ Staff Assistant

24. Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping are necessary movements utilized in performing duties through the work shift.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Office and hospital setting

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Proficiency with computers.

2. Strong communication skills.

3. Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate.

4. Motivates and drives for continuous development of self.

5. Interacts with the heath care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals.

6. Ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner.

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.