AMG Diabetic Nurse Educator - Endocrinology

Job description

Department: 02110 AMG Good Shepherd - Endocrinology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday - Friday 7:00 - 3:30 Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 Major Responsibilities: - Provides care following the National Standard for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) as defined by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). - Assesses and evaluates patient needs in developing plan of care within the guidelines of established policies, procedures and regulatory standards. Within scope of practice, updates care plan as needed. - Provides education regarding diabetes and treatment options, diabetes nutrition, exercise and activity, managing blood sugar, and diabetes medications which include skills related to the self-administration of injectable drugs. - Under physician order with proven competencies and within departmental policy, may adjust diabetes medications from physician prescribed starting dosage and monitor insulin pump hookups. Evaluates and assesses insulin injections, without performing skin penetration injections. - Acts as a resource for health care providers, patients and community. - Serves as an edu...