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Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

SSM Health
Saint Louis, Missouri, US
$64,8 an hour
Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health Ambulatory Care Center CSM

Worker Type : Regular

Regular

Job Highlights :

  • Department : Endocrinology Clinic
  • Schedule : Full Time, Day Shift, Monday-Friday 8am-4 : 30pm (no weekends or holidays)
  • Starting Pay : $64,.80 / annualy (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.)
  • Sign-On Bonus : $15,.00 (sign-on bonuses are for qualified external candidates only)
  • Location : MO-SSM Health Ambulatory Care Center CSM and Des Peres Medical Pavilion

Job Summary :

Assesses learning needs, develops an education plan, provides education and evaluates outcome of education of patients and caregivers with diabetes.

Provides education in the inpatient and / or outpatient setting. Participates on teams for policy and protocol development.

Serves as a resource and provides staff education as indicated. May oversee the day-to-day operations of DSMES program(s) and ensures that all National Standards (NSDSMES) are met and maintained at all times.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assesses patient / family / caregiver baseline knowledge about diabetes as a chronic illness, diabetes management, and diabetes complications, as well as readiness to learn and provides diabetes and self-management education to patients, their families and caregivers;

this includes technical training in capillary blood glucose measurement, safe injection technique, and insulin pump management.

Monitors and evaluates patient responses to therapeutic interventions in collaboration with other members of the health care team;

provide ongoing assessment and recommendations to the treatment team and patient, family and caregivers for adjustments in the plan of care as required.

  • Coordinates with designated staff to effectively integrate medical therapy into the overall management of diabetes; regularly consult nursing and physician staff about diabetes management issues and provide just-in-time education as needed.
  • Utilizes the principles of health literacy to develop and deliver effective diabetes education to patients, their families and caregivers and provides formal education about diabetes and diabetes management to members of the health care team.
  • Participates in continuous improvement by monitoring trends in hypoglycemia / hyperglycemia and utilizes evidence to improve diabetes care delivery structures and processes
  • May have oversight of the planning, implementation and evaluation of the DSMES program(s).
  • May arrange and coordinate the activities of the Advisory Group.
  • May be the liaison between the DSMES staff, the Advisory Group, other departments and administration.
  • May monitor and facilitate maintenance of DSMES staff qualification (CE credits, licensures, and registrations)
  • May be responsible for maintaining ADA Recognition and participating in the evaluation of the programs effectiveness.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Graduate of accredited school of nursing, pharmacy or registered dietitian

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location : Illinois

  • Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
  • Pharmacist, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
  • Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
  • Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE)

State of Work Location : Missouri

  • Pharmacist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
  • Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
  • Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
  • Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE)

State of Work Location : Oklahoma

  • Pharmacist - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy
  • Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
  • Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
  • Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE)

State of Work Location : Wisconsin

  • Pharmacist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
  • Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE)

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Employee

Department :

SLUCR ENDO CSM 2L Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

  • Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
  • Flexible Payment Options : our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
  • Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
  • 30+ days ago
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