Diabetes Educator jobs in Chattanooga, TN

JOB SUMMARY

This position develops and implements programs to enhance the overall skills of associates that provide bedside nursing care to the patient. The Diabetes Coordinator works closely with interdisciplinary teams to identify areas for improvement in patient care. The overall goal of the coordinator is to facilitate the development of nursing staff that render care at the bedside regarding diabetic care and education of our patients.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduate of an accredited Associate School of Nursing. Baccalaureate School of Nursing (BSN) or actively pursuing BSN degree preferred.

Certifications: Current BLS required ACLS preferred. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification preferred (required within three years of employment)

Licensure: Current RN License in the State of Georgia

Experience: Three years of clinical experience in medical surgical nursing or critical care environment; some management experience and previous teaching skills preferred.

Skills: Nursing skills as defined in the Law Governing the Practice of Nursing in Georgia. Good interpersonal skills and ability to learn management

skills.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in office and acute health care setting with adult, pediatric, adolescents and geriatric patients experiencing a wide range of medical problems. Requires flexible work schedule and On-call responsibilities. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions. Requires exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.