RN Diabetes Educator - Arnold Palmer Hospital, Endocrine Specialty Practice - Orlando

Position Summary

About Orlando Health Medical Group

Orlando Health Medical Group is a comprehensive physician group serving patients from across the southeastern United States. With more than 200 practices and 1,200 physicians, Orlando Health Medical Group has a strong representation in over 55 specialties, including cardiology, vascular medicine, orthopedics, oncology, digestive health, neurology, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, general surgery, bone marrow transplant and critical care medicine, as well as more than 30 pediatric subspecialties, women’s health, primary care and the largest hospitalist program in Florida.

Orlando Health Medical Group is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award‑winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100‑year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career‑growing FREE education programs and well‑being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Orlando Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

The Registered Nurse, Diabetes Educator participates in assessing, planning, coordinating and implementing the education programs provided to patients diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus.

• Involved with the updating and revision of the Diabetes Education curriculum for patients and nursing staff.
• Actively participates in community outreach programs.
• Participates in community and corporate health fairs.
• Facilitates diabetes support groups.
• Serves on committees as required.
• Takes weekend call as assigned.
• Communicates patient needs to all members of the Diabetes Center Team.
• Plans, develops and implements in‑service education for staff development.
• Collaborates with medical staff and nursing staff for the ongoing management and education of diabetes patients.
• Adheres to Orlando Health policies, procedures, guidelines, mission and vision statements and commitment to excellence.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates knowledge of patient rights, legal issues and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices efficient use of diabetes education materials, supplies and blood glucose monitors.
• Practices safe and appropriate infection control techniques at all times.
• Provides insulin pump training and initiation.
• Participates in process improvement activities.
• Participates in Critical Success Factor activities.

Graduate from an approved school of nursing.

• Maintains current RN license in the State of Florida.
• Certified Diabetes Educator by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (renewed every five years) within two years of hire. Team Members hired into this job prior to June 6, 2019 must obtain Certification by May 31, 2020.
• Maintains current BLS/Health Care Provider Certification.

Three years of clinical experience required. Previous teaching and staff development skills/experience.