Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (RN)

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Company: Maine Medical Center

Location: Portland, ME 04103

Description:

Description

Maine Medical Center

Nursing
Req #: 607

This is a Bargaining Unit Position
Job Posting Date: 09/12/2024

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $20,000 sign on bonus for all eligible experienced Registered Nurses with greater than 2 years of experience!

  • Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time RN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
  • Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.


The Diabetes Care and Education Specialist for Maine Medical Center (MMC) provides direct patient education for persons with diabetes and their families to prepare them for safe diabetes self-care after discharge. This consulting service receives referrals from providers and nurses throughout MMC. Additional responsibilities include acting on outcomes data, assisting with clinical diabetes management protocols or pathway development, educating healthcare professionals, and acting as a healthcare resource for MMC and MaineHealth. The Diabetes Nurse Care and Education Specialist will collaborate his/her work efforts with the inpatient units and associated care providers as well as the multidisciplinary inpatient glucose control project management team.

Summary:

Diabetes Nurse Educator's main role is as a diabetes education specialist for Maine Medical C enter. Additional responsibilities include acting on outcomes data, assisting with clinical diabetes management protocols or pathway development, and healthcare resource. Incumbent will be a member of the outcomes research team for the project. The Diabetes Nurse Educator will collaborate his/her work efforts with the inpatient units and associated care providers and the multidisciplinary inpatient glucose control project management team.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Education: Knowledge of nursing theory, practice and education sufficient to coordinate care for diabetic patients on an inpatient basis. acquired through the completion of a BSN preferred, must matriculate within one year with completion attained within five years Bachelor's Degree program in nursing, plus two years progressively more responsible related experience in the area of diabetes education.
  • License/Certifications: Current license and registration to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine. Currently certified as a diabetes educator.
  • Experience: See "Education"
  • Ability to function independently in an expanded role as well as participating effectively within the team.
  • Interpersonal skills sufficient to counsel and instruct patients and families; to serve as a resource person for other health care professionals in the institution who are involved in the care of diabetic patients, and to conduct formal educational programs.
  • Analytical and organizational abilities sufficient to serve as a resource, to plan and help implement the clinical program, and to promote the development of family-centered care.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

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