Diabetes Educator

Dietitian or RN - Diabetes Educator Position

UnityPoint Clinic
Muscatine, IA 
M-F Day shift
no weekends or holidays

The Diabetes Educator involved in teaching of the patient and 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. 

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Care Coordination

·       Collaborate with physicians in the coordination of care of the patient.

·       Serve as a resource to nursing staff as well as to other health care personnel involved in the care of the specific specialty. 

·       Responsible for the development and ongoing coordination of care of the patient in the specific specialty.

Clinical Excellence

·       Current on technology and medications.

·       Efficient with continuous glucose monitors, pumps, software, and phone apps.

·       Patient interviewing.

·       May serve other departments as assigned.

·       Maintain organizational policies, procedures and objectives; performs functions other than described due to extenuating circumstances. 

·       Conduct or facilitate implementation of research studies, and translate research findings into nursing practice. 

·       Act as a consultant both within the institution and to outside agencies or groups.

·       Share knowledge to facilitate the interdisciplinary approach to patient care.

·       Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other’s views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals and put the success of the team above own interests.

·       Work with the clinic staff for mentoring support.

·       Develop, implement and evaluate standards of practice and care of the specialty patient population.

·       Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient's electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes. 

·       Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.

Patient Education

·       Glucose reviews, insulin and medication management, assess patterns.

·       Scheduling patients, phone calls, troubleshoot meters and pumps.

·       Consult with individuals, families, community agencies, or colleagues from associated disciplines or within nursing.

·       Serve as a resource in educating the patients, family and community regarding information relevant to health and wellness and illness prevention.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

·       Graduate of an accredited nursing or dietitian program. 

BSN preferred; willingness to complete Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

·       Requires clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to plan and evaluate patient care.

Five (5) years of clinical experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

·       Certificate in Diabetes Education within 6 mmonths of hire

·       Current Iowa/Illinois/Wisconsin license to practice as a Registered Nurse or a Registered/Licensed Dietitian.

·       BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification.

·       Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

·       Person Centered Care (PCC) course completion within first 12 months of hire and annual completion of competency validation activities.