The Nurse Educator provides state of the art diabetes self-management education (DSME) in a variety of settings, to persons with diabetes (PWD) and their families/care-partners, helping to optimize their diabetes management.
The Nurse Educator collaborates with other educators in identifying needs, developing and providing clinical programs and services. Participates in the development of education curricula and materials by writing original material and/or reviewing the work of others. Promotes and disseminates quality diabetes information to allied health professionals and visiting healthcare providers.
This position's hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm
There is an option for 1 day remote per week after initial 6 months of training.
As a health care organization, we have the responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
NURSE EDUCATION:
-Evaluate and assess patient’s management and training needs, self-care behaviors, obstacles to successful implementation of therapy in a variety of settings.
-Develop individualized education and management plans to include appropriate
follow- up.
-Provide formal training on diabetes management and risk factor reduction.
-Facilitate communication between patient and providers as needed.
-Measure and document patients understanding of information taught.
-Responsible for the Emergency Response System on a daily basis.
-Accurately documents patient encounters in electronic medical record system.
-Appropriately bills and submits patient billing according to patient encounter and documentation
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION:
MAINTAIN PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT:
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