Job Openings:

Posted 12/20/09:

Diabetes Educator-RN
Location: Glen Ellyn, IL
Nursing Department: Patient Education-550
Job Type: Full-Time 
Experience Required: 3 - 5 Years Relocation Provided:

Position Description

Rare opportunity for an experienced Diabetes Educator with with IL RN licensure. This is a full time position M-F -60% of time in Glen Ellyn and 40% of time in Bloomingdale/Stratford. M,W & F: 9am-5pm and T &Th: 10am-7pm. You will educate diabetic patients with disease state and educate them on life behaviors and the start up of medications. Group education skills and Insulin Pump knowledge & certification required. Serve as a consultant for patients and staff, provides direct Type I, Type II, ambulatory insulin and gestational diabetes self-management education to patients and is responsible for creating, coordinating and evaluating outpatient programs relative to diabetes.


DESCRIPTION
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Assesses and evaluates clinical nursing practice related to diabetes education. Assists clinical personnel to initiate and reinforce instructions for those patients with diabetes.
Identifies issues in the delivery of diabetes management.
Facilitates collaboration among interdisciplinary team members in the plan of care for diabetes patients.
Functions as a consultant, educator, program planner and practitioner in the outpatient setting.
Educational interventions should include: an initial assessment of health history, resource use, risk factors, cultural influence, health beliefs and behaviors, support systems, socioeconomic factors and learning barriers.
Plans, coordinates and evaluates group classes on an annual basis.
Provides diabetes update/competency-based in-services for nursing staff as needed.
Documents the essential assessment, instructional content, response to interventions and the plan for follow-up in the medical record.
Utilizes patient data, current research and goal setting to meet educational needs of diabetes patients and their significant others.
Assesses, interacts and cares for patients in a manner that demonstrates understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process.
Demonstrates practices, which are consistent with professional associations, hospitals and/or clinic-based standards of care.
Establishes relationships with representatives associated with diabetes care to maximize knowledge base of new strategies for diabetes management.
Completes the mandatory hours of continuing education established by the American Association of Diabetes Educators to maintain Diabetes Educator Certification.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Currently does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Position Requirements

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
General Skills and Abilities Required:
Must be experienced in PC/keyboard skills and Microsoft office applications. Must possess excellent communication and writing skills. Have ability to plan, organize, and work independently. Exhibits problem-solving skills. Maintains current knowledge of up-to-date American Diabetic Association recommendations. Able to develop professional rapport with employees at all levels of the company.

Special Skills or Licensure Requirements:
Registered Nurse with current license from the Illinois Department of Education and Registration. Current certification through the American Diabetic Association (Certified Diabetic Educator). Must have current CPR status. Group Education skills and Insulin Pump knowledge & certification required.

Education and/or Training Required:
Registered nurse with a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience Requirements:
Four years clinical nursing experience with at least 2000 hours of which must be in the area of direct diabetes patient education. Experience in program management, with knowledge of American Diabetes Association Program Recognition Standards.

Typical Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to listen attentively and speak clearly and concisely. Frequent mobility and/or sitting for required extended periods of time. Some bending and stooping required. Requires occasional lifting up to 30 pounds of boxes or paper. Requires manual dexterity to operate keyboard, calculator, photocopy machine and other office equipment. Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to read numbers, policies, and computer terminals. Requires hearing within normal range for telephone use. Must be customer-focused.

Pump training is a plus but will train.

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Posted 12/8/09:

Nurse Practitioner with Diabetes Experience- 25 miles NW of Milwaukee

 

The Practice:

The Nurse Practitioner of the Endocrine and Diabetes practice will be responsible for providing patient care and education for Diabetes and Primary Care patients in collaboration with our 75 + primary care and specialty physicians.

 

Responsibilities:

·         Evaluation and management of patients with diabetes, following the National Standard for Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) as defined by the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

·         Ordering, interpreting and responding to changes in patient diagnostic testing.

·         Teaching and counseling patients and families in the areas of preventive care, self-management, injection training, insulin pump management, and plan of care based on diagnosis as defined by the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

·         Participating in organization sponsored community support groups and educational offerings.

·         Developing and evaluating patient educational materials and care management programs.

·         Acting as an organizational resource to inpatient or outpatient staff, physicians and leadership on insulin pump management.

 

Qualifications:

·         APRN WI License

·         DEA License or able to option license

·         CDE preferred but not required

·         Must have 3-5 years experience in diabetes management

 

The Community:

·         Outstanding community with a rolling landscape and remarkable atmosphere for family living, business, and industry. Healthy housing market with many housing options.

·          An outdoor recreational PARADISE, with numerous parks, bike trails, lakes, ski hills.

·         Activities for the whole family, including sports, shopping and dining

·         Highly ranked public school and numerous religiously affiliated private school options. Wisconsin is a leader in higher education, with the University of Wisconsin school systems and its 11 two-year colleges and 11 four-year Universities.

·         Easy access to Milwaukee (30 minute) and Chicago (less than two hours).

 

In short, we are A Great Place to Practice and Live!

 

Contact- Renee Arns at 847-533-8620