Instructor Patient Education/Diabetes Educator in Altus, Oklahoma at Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority

Job Summary: Diabetes Educator is responsible for providing comprehensive diabetes education including setting individualized goals for lifestyle changes, medications, glucose monitoring and meal planning; providing support to patients and their families in the hospital and outpatient setting. Verify patient insurance and schedule patients in Expanse. Patient Instructor is responsible for inpatient education for hospitalized patients in disease management of CHF, Ostomy training, PEG tube education for patient and family as well as other chronic diseases.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

· Demonstrates behaviors consistent with organizational and departmental mission and vision.

· Demonstrates ability to assess/reassess physical, psychosocial and cultural needs of the patient related to the disease process.

· Documents pertinent data including assessment, educational interventions and evaluation in patients, medical record.

· Demonstrates proficient technical skills, treatment modalities and operational knowledge of equipment.

· Maintains confidentiality of medical information as appropriate.

· Demonstrates behavior that promotes positive customer relations within the organization and community.

Professional Requirements:

· Dresses in a professional and appropriate manner.

· Completes annual health and educational requirements in a timely manner.

· Maintains regulatory requirements: hospital and nursing policies, procedures and standards.

· Shows initiative.

· Communicates to department head regularly and effectively.

· Demonstrates good attendance and punctuality.

Educational/Experience/Regulatory Requirements:

· Current Registered Nurse License in the state of Oklahoma; BSN preferred.

· Current American Heart Association BLS CPR Instructor or attained within 90 days of hire.

· Attain certification as a Diabetes Educator (C.D.C.E.S)

· Previous experience with Microsoft office programs in addition to basic computer knowledge.

· Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

· Maintain continuing education to keep current in Diabetes and chronic disease processes.

· Ability to work well with others.

Physical Demands:

· For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see attached description.

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.