Certified Diabetic Care and Education Specialist- RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Company: Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
Location: Mansfield
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Certified Diabetic Care and Education Specialist- RN
Hours of Work :
Full-time
Days Of Week :
Monday-Friday
Work Shift :
Job Description :
Your Job:
The RN Certified Diabetic Care and Education Specialist provides
individual and group diabetes education using the guidelines of the
National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education.
Your Job Requirements:
* Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
* Certified Diabetic Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
required
* Licensed in Texas as a Registered Nurse.
Your Job Responsibilities :
* Assess patient's medical, psychosocial, socioeconomic,
educational and activity needs making appropriate recommendations
based on these needs.
* Facilitate group education classes based on the National
Standards for Diabetes Self Management Education guidelines,
monitor blood sugar logs and assist patients with problems
solving.
* Individually counsel patients in diabetes self-management by
setting goals and action plans, and using appropriate level of
educational materials.
* Possess skills in teaching finger stick and alternate site
testing of self monitoring blood glucose with monitors commonly
used.
* Possess skills in teaching various forms of insulin techniques,
such as, syringe, pens, Innolet, etc., including devices for
patients with special needs.
* Possess thorough knowledge in the management therapies of Type 1,
Type 2 and gestational diabetes.
* Provide continuity of care by assessing patient's progress and
making appropriate recommendations for diabetes
self-management.
* Remain current in diabetes literature and research; update and
revise diabetes materials and handouts as needed with current
information.
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is a 262-bed, full-service,
acute care hospital serving Tarrant, Johnson, and Ellis counties in
North Texas. We are an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and Advanced
Primary Heart Attack Center certified by The Joint Commission. We
also were the first in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to receive the
Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses PRISM Award for exemplary
practice of medical-surgical units. We strive to have a diverse
workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the
skills and talents of all individuals. Our reputation as an
award-winning employer shows in the honors we've earned:
* Magnet-designated hospital
* 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review,
2023
* Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
* Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
* Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
* Level III Maternal Facility for perinatal care
* Level III Trauma Center
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