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AdventHealth Pediatric Outpatient Diabetes Educator RN in Orlando, Florida
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One
Paid Parental Leave
Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
Student Loan Repayment Program
Whole Person Well-being Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full-time, Exempt
Location: AdventHealth Medical Group Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology at Winter Park, 1801 Lee Road, Suite 170, Winter Park, FL 32789
The role you’ll contribute:
The Pediatric Outpatient Diabetes Educator (RN), under general guidance, is responsible for providing age-specific and developmentally appropriate diabetes education to children, parents and other healthcare professionals. The Pediatric Educator, under general guidance, provides timely, effective and appropriate diabetes education and clinical management support for patients with diabetes and their caregivers. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
Obtains individual patient assessment. Identifies patient/family problems or learning barriers including physical, cognitive, environmental, language/cultural, financial, psychosocial and spiritual and provides appropriate referral as necessary. Establishes individualized learning goals, objectives and educational plan in collaboration with the patient and the patient’s caregiver(s).
Evaluates patient upon completion of educational plan and provides remediation/plan modification as indicated and in consultation with diabetes team members as needed. Provides patient follow-up by telephone, mail or e-mail as indicated and according to established department guidelines.
Complies with the applicable standards for diabetes self-management education and self-management support set forth by the American Diabetes Association and with the Diabetes Education Policies and Procedures of the Florida Hospital Pediatric Endocrine Clinic.
Actively participates and accepts responsibility for special projects such as risk testing, speaker requests, support groups and other community events designed to increase diabetes awareness. Participates in healthcare professional education programs as assigned.
Participates in practice changes as a result of performance improvement activities. Accurately documents and monitors activities as needed. Supports quality standards and initiatives set by department.
Collaboration with inpatient staff involved in child’s care and regularly attends Pediatric Diabetes Collaborative Committee meetings.
Seeks professional growth opportunities to advance care and knowledge related to diabetes.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Minimum qualifications:
Associate of Science Degree in Nursing
Current valid State of Florida or multi state license as a Registered Nurse
Advanced knowledge of pediatric diabetes concepts and skills including insulin pump therapy
Ability to provide teaching in all aspects of diabetes management
Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
Certification with the National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators as Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
One to three years of experience in Nursing
One year of experience in diabetes specialty
Knowledge of continuous glucose monitoring
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Education
Organization: AdventHealth Orlando
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 24012357
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.