Job Description

Job Description

MERCY HOSPITAL OKLAHOMA CITY

Department: Diabetes Educator

Status: Full-Time (40 hrs/wk)

Shift: Days

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from an approved school of nursing. . 
• Licensure: Current RN license with the Board of Nursing in the applicable State of practice.
• Experience: Must be a registered nurse with a minimum of 5-7 years clinical experience. Knowledge, skills and experience with adult learners is needed. Must be able to implement and revise teaching outline using objectives and activities that will enhance patient/family understanding of patient's condition. Strong human relations skills. 
• Certification/Registration: Must have American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within probation period. TNCC, ACLS and ENPC or PALS.Skills, knowledge and abilities: Demonstrates skills in human relations and communication, written verbal, and electronic. Demonstrates clinical competence in patient care delivery. Possesses the ability to assess data and assist personnel in providing appropriate level of care. Performs responsibilities while fulfilling the Philosophy of skills, knowledge and abilities.
• PATIENT CARE: Provides education to the patient with Diabetes Mellitus according to the American Diabetes Association guidelines.- Provides education to patients of all ages in a personalized and compassionate manner utilizing the Nursing Process.Assists with discharge planning and case management.

Overview:

• • DOCUMENTATION :Demonstrates compliance with the standards of nursing documentation.- Documents in a manner which is complete, accurate and legible.- Completes chart forms appropriately.
  • EDUCATION: Implements educational programs for patient, family, students and staff.- Identifies educational needs of patients and documents same as related to over-all plan of care.- Completes teaching as assigned and documents patient and family level of comprehension.
  • CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT: Demonstrates commitment to quality patient care.- Actively participates in the Quality Improvement program as indicated and identifies concerns where improvement will enhance patient care.
  • PLANNING/RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Sets priorities and utilizes time efficiently in order to complete work on time. Insures items are properly charged.
  • COMMUNICATION :Maintains effective communication through appropriate utilization of the chain of communication.-Communicates verbally and non-verbally in a concise, effective and appropriate manner.Displays a positive attitude and is adaptable to change.
  • PROFESSIONALISM/GROWTH :Participates in programs and projects directed toward professional growth and development to meet requirements for American Diabetes Association.- Attends and contributes to meetings, utiliz es information and shares with others.Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Incentives:

• PTO/Vacation Time 
• Health/Dental/Vision available day one
• 401k with employer match
• Service Contribution

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, and 401k retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

• Loyalty Pay eligibility after 2 years
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000/year for continuing education
• Shift differential $3.25 evenings/$4.00 nights/$4.00 weekends
• Health/Dental/Vision available day one
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• 401k with employer match
• Free Mercy Nurse On-Call, Free basic life insurance, Free AD&D coverage
• Short term disability benefits
• Referral Bonus Opportunity
• FSA for Health Care expenses
• FSA for Dependent Care Expenses - Mercy contributes $1,200/year for you towards the maximum of $5,000 allowable per year.

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