Provide diabetes self-management education and support in an American Diabetes Association recognized program in accordance with the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes and the National Standards. The RN Diabetes Educator teaches persons with diabetes, inpatient and outpatient, in a group or individual setting, and utilizes established principles of teaching, learning theory and lifestyle counseling to successfully direct behavior change. Job also includes additional tasks associated with providing and promoting a quality diabetes education service, including but not limited to: scheduling, follow up, EMR documentation, performance improvement projects, data collection reporting and analysis, and participating in community/hospital events and committees as well as supporting Mercy physician/endocrinology practices as needed. Performs other duties as assigned to meet needs of the department.
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Diabetes Education Clinic - St. Elizabeth - Diabetic Education
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