Education and Experience Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Education Verification is required BSN preferred Certification and Licensure Licensed as an RN in state of IL and WI Approved CPR certification required within 90 days CDCES certification required Provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission, practice values and strategic plan. May include variable shifts, weekends, holiday and/or on-call hours. Performs other duties as assigned including floating to various units based on identified needs and clinical competency. In collaboration with multidisciplinary diabetes management team , provides diabetes education to patients and families living with diabetes mellitus by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities -Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients. -Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and State laws/practice act. -Documents according to standards of care. -Develops initiates and executes a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or clinic policy including patient and family instruction. -Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance. -Utilizes clinical expertise & guidance to other units/departments in support of the patient's longitudinal plan of care. -Utilizes critical thinking in regards to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command. -Participates in the professional nursing continuum process. -Acts as a resource to staff on patient education program/materials development and on patient education issues or problems. -The Educator is a patient advocate who deals with clinical, psychosocial and financial issues.
Shift: Monday to Friday Day Shift Hours
Specialty Type: Nursing
Sub Specialties: Certified Diabetic Educator
General Certifications: General Certifications(BLS/BCLS)Please CLICK HERE to view details.
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A US based healthcare staffing firm, Lamb Company has been serving healthcare workers so that healthcare workers may serve their patients since 2019. Our team consists of individuals with likeminded goals to have a heart for providing quality care for patients that without our help, may not receive any. Our job is to find a site that matches well with you and develop a plan to safely and effectively get you implemented into that system. As a small company with owners that are healthcare workers themselves, we understand the difficulty of starting new and finding a home where you are appreciated. We are always available and aim to find you the employment of your dreams. Please reach out with any questions which you may have!