Inpatient Diabetes Nurse Liaison

Position Educates inpatients and families/significant others about diabetes including self-care, survival skills and community resources in order for patients to effectively manage diabetes after discharge. Primary Position Responsibilities Diabetes Education Documentation of Care Diabetes Technology Billing Development of Diabetes Education Materials Maintains Patient Safety Qualifications Minimum Education: Required: Associates Degree or Diploma If Associates must be enrolled in BSN program completed within 4 years. Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Nursing or related field Minimum Years of Experience: Required: 4 years clinical experience Preferred: None License, Registry or Certification: Required: New Jersey RN license, AHA CPR Certification Preferred: Certified Diabetes Educator- After meeting 1000 hours of direct diabetes education, must sit for the CDE exam by the NCBDE within 8 months of completing the required time and hours. Certified Pump Trainer and CGMS certification. Membership in professional nursing organization. Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Required: Basic Computer Skills Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation Preferred: Certified Pump Trainer and CGMS certification Knowledge of diabetes self-management training, blood glucose meters. Computer: Excel, PowerPoint Position Summary Educates inpatients and families/significant others about diabetes including self-care, survival skills and community resources in order for patients to effectively manage diabetes after discharge. Primary Position Responsibilities Diabetes Education Documentation of Care Diabetes Technology Billing Development of Diabetes Education Materials Maintains Patient Safety Qualifications Minimum Education: Required: Associates Degree or Diploma - If Associates must be enrolled in BSN program completed within 4 years. Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Nursing or related field Minimum Years of Experience: Required: 4 years clinical experience Preferred: None License, Registry or Certification: Required: New Jersey RN license, AHA CPR Certification Preferred: Certified Diabetes Educator- After meeting 1000 hours of direct diabetes education, must sit for the CDE exam by the NCBDE within 8 months of completing the required time and hours. Certified Pump Trainer and CGMS certification. Membership in professional nursing organization. Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Required: Basic Computer Skills Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation Preferred: Certified Pump Trainer and CGMS certification Knowledge of diabetes self-management training, blood glucose meters. Computer: Excel, PowerPoint