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UnityPoint Clinic
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Diabetic Education Program Coordinator
0.8 FTE Monday-Friday, 4 days/week
Coordinates plan of care for the patients through the continuum of care. Is involved in teaching of the patient, family and community. Acts as a consultant and resource person for staff. Is involved with development of clinical pathways and protocols related to care of patient.
Responsibilities
Responsible for coordination of the IHP Diabetic Education Program, including data collection and entry, connection with Iowa Health system programs monthly and/or as required by IHS, and maintaining ADA accreditation of the program within the curriculum established by IHS. Provides appropriate and timely documentation in the patient's electronic record using standardized workflows and processes. Responsible for the development and ongoing coordination of care of the patient in the specific specialty.Develops, implements and evaluates standards of practice and care of the specialty patient population. Works with the clinic staff for mentoring support.Collaborates with physicians in the coordination of care of the patient. Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to other's views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, puts success of team above own interest. Serves as a resource to nursing staff as well as to other health care personnel involved in the care of the specific specialty. Resource in educating the patients, family and community regarding information relevant to health and wellness and illness prevention. Acts as a consultant both within the institution and to outside agencies or group.
Qualifications
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.Certificate in Diabetes Education Required Effective verbal and written communication skills to clearly express ideas.Five (5) years of clinical experience preferred.Requires clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to plan and evaluate patient care.Creative thinking; analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities; self direction; theoretical implementation and evaluation.Ability to direct others and to exercise judgment in problem situations.Current Iowa license to practice as a Registered Nurse or a Registered/Licensed Dietitian. BSN preferred; willingness to complete Bachelor's degree.
UnityPoint Clinic
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Diabetic Education Program Coordinator
0.8 FTE Monday-Friday, 4 days/week
Coordinates plan of care for the patients through the continuum of care. Is involved in teaching of the patient, family and community. Acts as a consultant and resource person for staff. Is involved with development of clinical pathways and protocols related to care of patient.
Responsibilities
Responsible for coordination of the IHP Diabetic Education Program, including data collection and entry, connection with Iowa Health system programs monthly and/or as required by IHS, and maintaining ADA accreditation of the program within the curriculum established by IHS. Provides appropriate and timely documentation in the patient's electronic record using standardized workflows and processes. Responsible for the development and ongoing coordination of care of the patient in the specific specialty.Develops, implements and evaluates standards of practice and care of the specialty patient population. Works with the clinic staff for mentoring support.Collaborates with physicians in the coordination of care of the patient. Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to other's views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, puts success of team above own interest. Serves as a resource to nursing staff as well as to other health care personnel involved in the care of the specific specialty. Resource in educating the patients, family and community regarding information relevant to health and wellness and illness prevention. Acts as a consultant both within the institution and to outside agencies or group.
Qualifications
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.Certificate in Diabetes Education Required Effective verbal and written communication skills to clearly express ideas.Five (5) years of clinical experience preferred.Requires clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to plan and evaluate patient care.Creative thinking; analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities; self direction; theoretical implementation and evaluation.Ability to direct others and to exercise judgment in problem situations.Current Iowa license to practice as a Registered Nurse or a Registered/Licensed Dietitian. BSN preferred; willingness to complete Bachelor's degree.
