Overview:
In collaboration with the multidisciplinary diabetes management team, provides diabetes education to patients and families, as well as oversees the program to meet its requirements for ADA recognition. This nurse will assist with oversight of all activity at the clinic and provide necessary information to staff at the direction of the Director or Manger, as needed in addition their responsibilities as a Diabetes Nurse Educator/Coordinator. Performs other duties as assigned.
Janesville WI
80 Hours/2 Weeks
Monday-Friday, Day Shift
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs duties of a Diabetes Nurse Educator as outlined in the Diabetes Nurse Educator Job Summary. In addition, oversees the initiation and maintenance of programs handling all phases of outpatient diabetes education in order to meet American Diabetes Association recognition guidelines.
This includes performance improvement activities in clinical development and efficiency.
Oversees ongoing clinic/system development to include policies and procedures and quality initiatives as they relate to diabetes care.
Acts as a resource to staff outpatient education program/materials development and on patient education issues or problems.
Acts as a contact for Administration to disperse information to clinic staff.
Provides feedback for evaluation of other clinic personnel.
Assists with preparation of staff for surveys.
Monitors compliance with clinic initiatives such as JCAHJO and Baldrige.
Insures availability of necessary clinic supplies.
Is flexible to work alternate shifts if required.
Assists with departmental purchases and assists with clinic budget preparation and maintenance.
Insures all clinic reporting is done appropriately.
Education and Experience:
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).
Certification/Licensure:
Licensed as an RN in state of practice
Approved BLS certification required within 90 days
(Other certification per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP)
Special Physicial Demands:
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 requires to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hand to finer, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations:
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.
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Benefits:
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.
