Minimum Offer: $30.60/hr.Maximum Offer: $45.89/hr.Compensation Disclaimer: Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.Department: Patient Education - DiabetesFTE: 1.00 (Full Time)Shift: DaysPosition SummaryProvide direct and group education for patients with diabetes in a manner consistent with current Nationally recognized standards. Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate clinical and non-clinical diabetes educational programs for HSC Operational Components. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.Detailed ResponsibilitiesEducation Plan: Identify educational needs and issues of the Patients; work with the Diabetes Education Coordinator and or Medical Director in area to support educational plansInstruction – Ensure the development of instruction programs based on established educational plans. Provide direct and group education for patients with diabetes in a manner consistent with current Nationally recognized standards and current area needsInstruction – Develop the appropriate educational curricula, formulate and or update and review teaching outlines, determine appropriate instructional methodologies using adult learning principles as appropriate to meet the overall goals and objectives of the program.Quality – Maintain quality of educational programs by reviewing evaluation summaries on a regular basis, maintaining certifications in specialty areas(s) as appropriate, and remaining current in specialty area(s) trendsResources – Serve as an educational resource and role model for clinical and non-clinical staff for related issues as appropriateOutcomes – Establish and monitor accurate outcomes for educational programs as developed; revise these programs when deemed necessary by program supervisor or supervisorCommunication – Establish communication and consultation relationships with assigned areas, both clinical and non-clinical staff as assignedCommittees – Attend meetings and represent department or Hospitals within Hospitals related committees or the community, as assigned by supervisorRecords – Maintain reports and records; collect statistical data for administrative and/or quality improvement purposesEnvironment – Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standardsDevelopment – Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshopsPatient Safety 1 – Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocolsPatient Safety 2 – Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processesPatient Safety 3 – Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue riskPatient Safety 4 – Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely mannerPatient Safety 5 – Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may 'not seem right'QualificationsEducationEssential: Bachelor's DegreeNonessential: Master's DegreeEducation SpecializationEssential: Related DisciplineNonessential: Related DisciplineExperienceEssential: 3 years directly related experienceNonessential: Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 2 years directly related experienceCredentialsEssential: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 daysEssential: NM RN or NM RD, LD, LN or NM Pharmacist LicenseNonessential: Certified Diabetic EducatorPhysical ConditionsLight Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. May require walking or standing to a significant degree or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or may require working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of materials is negligible.Working ConditionsEssentials: Minor Hazard - physical risks, dirt, dust, fumes, noiseEssentials: Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required#J-18808-Ljbffr