Diabetes Educator- Part time- Alton Memorial Hospital at BJC HealthCare

Alton, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Diabetes Care, Patient Education, Nutritional Services, Consultation, Documentation, Patient Assessment, Plan Development, Community Resources, Program Development, Monitoring, Emotional Support, Health Education, Problem Solving, Risk Reduction, Healthy Coping, Healthy Eating, Physical Activity

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Additional Information About the Role Additional Preferred Requirements 24 hours per week, 8-hour shifts (three days). Monday and Thursday is a must with flexibility for the third day. Benefits eligible. Experience in diabetes care and/or education preferred General duties will include inpatient and outpatient consults, offering diabetes classes to the community, and staff education. Onboarding week will require Monday through Thursday. Overview Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more. The Alton Memorial Hospital Diabetes Care Center is an American Diabetes Association recognized out-patient program for Diabetes Education that serves the Madison County area. Group classes or individual classes are offered as well as a monthly Diabetes Support Group open to the community. The center offers education to newly diagnosed patients with diabetes, those with gestational diabetes, those with complications of the disease, and those with undergoing treatment changes. The center uses the practical steps developed by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. Healthy eating, being active, monitoring, taking medications, problem solving, healthy coping, and reducing risks are areas that are discussed. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Provides Diabetes and Nutritional educational services and community resources for inpatients and outpatients. Maintains a case load of patients and promotes program development. Responsibilities Monitors patients response and modifies plan of care accordingly. Provides accurate documentation as required. Delivers direct patient care by assessing and evaluating patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs. Develops and implements individual plans of care in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their condition. Minimum Requirements Education Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing/Nutrition/related Experience

Responsibilities

The Diabetes Educator provides educational services and community resources for inpatients and outpatients, maintaining a caseload of patients and promoting program development. Responsibilities include monitoring patient responses, delivering direct patient care, and educating patients and their families on managing diabetes.