PATIENT EDUCATION CORRD. - NURSING ADMINISTRATION

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days - Monday - Friday no weekends

Exempt: Yes

Other information:

1. Previous Experience Required:

a. Current LA RN License

b. Minimum of 2 years clinical experience

2. Specialized Technical Education Required:

a. Certified Diabetes Educator (Cde) Preferred

b. Must be eligible to sit for CDE exam and obtain this certification within 36 months of hire.

3. Manual or Physical Skill Required:

a. Must have legible handwriting

b. Must have basic computer skills

4. Physical Effort Required:

Strength: Light Work

Push: Occasionally

Pull: Occasionally

Carry: Occasionally

Lift: Occasionally

Sit: Frequently

Stand: Frequently

Walk: Occasionally

Responsibilities:

1. Provides patient teaching and required follow-up, for diabetes and other diagnosis. Acts as a resource for nursing personnel.

2. Assists Unit Directors in the development and implementation of patient education protocols for use by floor staff according to assessed needs.

3. Increases and maintains utilization of services through maintenance of a high profile

Within the hospital and medical community.

4. Develops and provides programs as requested to nursing and non-nursing personnel and other team members.

5. Performs other activities as assigned by department supervisor/manager necessary for the smooth operation of the department.

6. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills with physicians, Directors, nursing personnel and other team members.

7. Follows North Oaks Health System's Compliance Programs and all Federal and State regulatory guidelines.

8. Is able to demonstrate competency in age specific criteria as applicable to job scope.