Diabetic Education Consultant

Diabetic Education Consultant page is loaded## Diabetic Education Consultant locations:
Genesis Hospital time type:
Part time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR104160#
** GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
** In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis Health Care System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do *- always.*##

Position Details:

Work Shift:

Varied Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

0

Department:

Diabetes and Nutrition Education## Overview of Position:

This position is responsible for implementing education programs for Genesis Health Care System employees and the community, specifically related to diabetes education. Coordinates the implementation of programs utilizing sound adult learning principles. Acts as a liaison to all departments and is available to travel to various units to assist with competencies, train preceptors and assess education needs for the unit/department.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES
** 1.
Collaborates with peers to research, plan, and implement education programs that reaches the Genesis six county region  2.
Assesses learning needs of inpatient and outpatient clients within the organization  3.
Provides inpatient education and coordinates a successful transition from inpatient to outpatient diabetes services  4.
Collaborates to research current practices. Plans and implements educational offerings throughout the Genesis six county region.  5.
Based on quality improvement studies, risk management reports and low volume high-risk procedures, identifies annual competencies to maintain quality care of patients.
6.
Assesses socioeconomic indicators for successful behavior change, designs education, and performs appropriate referrals and follow-up as needed.  7.
Facilitates both individual and group sessions and maintains positive outlook regardless of content.  8.
Develops and maintains departmental policies and procedures.  9.
Maintains contact with regulatory or credentialing body to maintain current standards (i.e. AHA, ADA, AADE, AACE/ACE) and completes any necessary requirements  10.
Maintain knowledge and actively assists peers with ADA certification requirements and application processes  11.
Engaged and actively participates in PHW division Shared Governance Council  12.
Assists with new employee classes and competencies.  13.
Travels to various units to assess learning needs of new employees, preceptors or established employees. Assists with implementing best practice on the units.
14.
Completes documentation within established guidelines to ensure timely processing for billing or reporting.
** QUALIFICATIONS
* * 1.
BSN or Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field and current Ohio RN License  2.
BLS required or obtained upon hire  3.
Certified Diabetes Education (CDE) acquired within 12 months of meeting all prerequisites for certification;
Maintain CDE requirements for recertification  4.
Certified Pump and CGM acquired within 24 months of hire  5.
Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, conflict resolution and investigative skills  6.
Ability to apply adult learning principles to the classroom and other learning experiences  7.
Demonstrated excellence with listening, verbal and written communication skills  8.
Ability to work independently and under pressure in a complex and changing working environment  9.
Excellent computer skills and knowledge of computer software, including programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.  10.
Knowledge of audio-visual equipment (laptop, VPU, Overhead) and able to select equipment best suited for class
** PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
** 1.
Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values  
• Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.  
• Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.  
• Results…