RN Specialist - Diabetes Nutrition - FT - Days - JDCH at Memorial Healthcare System

Job description

Location: Hollywood, Florida At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. Summary: Serves as Diabetes and Nutrition Educator for Diabetes and Nutrition Center through planning, implementing, and evaluating the delivery and quality of education provided to both health center patients, frontline staff, and the broader community. Serves as a mentor, role model, consultant, facilitator, and educator. Responsibilities: Assesses patient understanding and cooperation with integrating nutritional planning into the patient's lifestyle. Modifies plans to promote success.Participates in the required activities to maintain ADA Certification.Serves as a resource for front line staff and supports education deficits.Collaborates with the healthcare team to integrate nutrition therapy into the management of diabetic patients' care.Supports initiatives to decrease avoidable hospital utilizationDevelops and provides individualized diabetes and nutrition education to patients and their families and caregivers.Develops and implements educational activities for staff and the community.Collaborates with key stakeholders to address social determinants of health and strengthen integration and linkages by wrapping community health programs and services around vulnerable populations. Competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY, DIABETES MELLITUS EDUCATION, MENU DEVELOPMENT, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Education and Certification Requirements: Bachelors (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educator (NCBDE), Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate, Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL) Additional Job Information: Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Required Work Experience: Two (2) years' relevant work experience pertinent to Diabetes Self- Management Education and Support Training (DSMEST).Experience with program planning and evaluation (i.e., pre- and post-test, repeat demonstration, clinical measures, evaluating trends, and communicating plan of care). Other Information: Additional Education Info: Dietetics or Nutrition or graduate of an accredited professional nursing programAdditional Credential Info: Registered Nurse License OR Registered Dietitian CDR Certification OR Registered Pharmacist; Certified Diabetes Educator OR Board- Certified Advance Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) certification preferred or completion of either Certificate within 12 months of hire. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Bending and Stooping = 60% Climbing = 0% Keyboard Entry = 60% Kneeling = 0% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0% Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Reaching = 60% Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%