Diabetes Educator

Overview Heart. Soul. Expertise. That's what defines an Emory nurse. No matter where you are in your nursing career, when you chose this distinguished profession, you chose to change lives. We are proud to be the only health system in Georgia with four Magnet-recognized hospitals: Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Emory University Hospital, Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Emory University Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital. Our nurses are integral members of inter-professional teams in hospitals and clinics that are committed to outstanding patient care. We're eager to share what we learn with hospitals around the country, and the world. We've got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else. We're defining a new standard of care for humankind. Are YOU ready to join us? Description JOB DESCRIPTION: Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team that manages the care of the diabetic patient population, requiring a high degree of specialization in nutritional skills and knowledge. Provides nutritional care to patients including assessment, counseling, education, evaluation and management. Develops, conducts, and evaluates patient and family education by discussing the plan of care. Determines appropriate interventions for identified patient problems, symptoms, behavioral changes and teaching needs. Documents all aspects of patient care. Communicates effectively with patient, family and members of the health care team. Administers clinic policies and procedures in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines at each institution; may assist in reviewing policies and procedures. Determines and mobilizes equipment and resources required for effective patient care. Serves on Clinic committees. May supervise support staff. Develops and prepares operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies to assist in making fact-based decisions and to comply with regulations. Performs related responsibilities as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Registered nurse or Registered Dietitian in the state of Georgia. Certified as a Diabetes Educator. Two years of related experience.