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- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- Certified Diabetic Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) required
- Licensed in Texas as a Registered Nurse.
- Assess patient's medical, psychosocial, socioeconomic, educational and activity needs making appropriate recommendations based on these needs.
- Facilitate group education classes based on the National Standards for Diabetes Self Management Education guidelines, monitor blood sugar logs and assist patients with problems solving.
- Individually counsel patients in diabetes self-management by setting goals and action plans, and using appropriate level of educational materials.
- Possess skills in teaching finger stick and alternate site testing of self monitoring blood glucose with monitors commonly used.
- Possess skills in teaching various forms of insulin techniques, such as, syringe, pens, Innolet, etc., including devices for patients with special needs.
- Possess thorough knowledge in the management therapies of Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes.
- Provide continuity of care by assessing patient's progress and making appropriate recommendations for diabetes self-management.
- Remain current in diabetes literature and research; update and revise diabetes materials and handouts as needed with current information.
- Magnet-designated hospital
- 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review, 2023
- Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
- Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
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Certified Diabetic Care and Education Specialist- RN - Mansfield, United States - Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
Description
Certified Diabetic Care and Education Specialist- RN
Hours of Work :
Full-time
Days Of Week :
Monday-Friday
Work Shift :
Job Description :
Your Job:
The RN Certified Diabetic Care and Education Specialist provides individual and group diabetes education using the guidelines of the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education.
Your Job Requirements:
Your Job Responsibilities :
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is a 262-bed, full-service, acute care hospital serving Tarrant, Johnson, and Ellis counties in North Texas.
We also were the first in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to receive the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses PRISM Award for exemplary practice of medical-surgical units.
We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all individuals.
Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the honors we've earned: