at SIU Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
Under the general administration of the Division of Endocrinology, the incumbent in this position will provide appropriate education to patients with diabetes mellitus and ensure that it meets nationally recognized standards of care. Additionally, the incumbent will also provide nutritional assessments, education, and counseling for patients with diabetes, dyslipidemias, overweight or obesity, and metabolic syndrome.
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Examples of Duties
Clinical Duties 70%
Diabetes Education:
I. Assure optimal patient education through the following:
a. Individualized and group assessment and education of patients.
b. Development of an educational care plan and its implementation.
c. Monitoring and reassessment of an individual's achievement of the educational and behavioral goals.
II. Educate patients and family members on administration and use of insulin and other blood glucose lowering medications, blood glucose monitoring, sick day management, hypoglycemia, and other topics appropriate to diabetes management including, but not limited to, pathophysiology and natural history, acute and chronic complications, role of exercise in management, and psychological impacts of the conditions and patients and care givers. Documents and evaluates all teaching efforts and resources used for educating patients, family members, and caregivers. Assess patient and caregivers needs for follow up education.
III. Follows the American Diabetes Association Program requirements which are based on the National Standard of Diabetes Self-Management and Support Guidelines.
IV. Integrates skills and knowledge of pathophysiology, clinical management, cardio metabolic conditions, and self-management of diabetes into clinical practice.
V. Advocates for and communicates about improved quality of care and outcomes for those living with, at risk for, and affected by diabetes and cardio metabolic conditions.
VI. Explain and coordinate laboratory testing and procedures as needed, and discuss expectations and outcomes with patient.
VII. Teach patients and caregivers how to utilize advanced diabetes management technologies including insulin pump/continuous glucose monitor systems, insulin pumps, and continuous glucose monitors.
VIII. Teach patients and caregivers how to document blood glucose readings and report them to the Division's diabetes program.
IX. Troubleshoot patient concerns/problems/questions over the phone and upon walk-in to the clinic without an appointment.
X. Review blood glucose results and discuss insulin dosing per protocols and standing orders with patient. Sending to physician for review as needed.
XI. Maintain proficiency with software for downloading glucose meters and insulin pumps.
XII. Perform duties and responsibilities as required to achieve and maintain ADCES certification for the Division's diabetes program, including, but not limited to, facilitating and teaching group sessions, creating education curriculum and material for classes or one-on-one education.
XIII. Maintain database of patients for purposes of achieving and maintaining recognition by the ADA, tracking outcomes and research initiatives.
XIV. Assist in the development of policies, procedures, clinical protocols and quality monitoring/improvement activities for the diabetes program.
XV. Maintain membership in professional organization (ie, ADA and ADCES), obtaining required CEU credits.
XVI. Educate and be a resource for other healthcare professionals at SIU regarding pre-diabetes and diabetes mellitus including diagnostic tests, treatment options, and indications for diabetes educator and dietitian referrals
XVII. Serve as a resource for medical students, residents, Endo fellows and staff as well as attending Divisional Meetings and serve as a resource to the division and department of Medicine for diabetes protocols and procedures
XVIII. Maintain 1:1 ratio for Junior and Senior Fellows to assist in meeting device requirements set forth by the Fellowship programs
XIX. Maintain continuing education, training and certification for insulin delivery systems and continuous glucose monitoring systems (constantly being updated and advanced)
XX. Assist patients and staff with remote connection of devices
XXI. Serve as a preceptor for Dietetic Interns
XXII. Develop, review, update and implement educational materials to meet the needs of the patients and professionals.
XXIII. Maintain documentation and patient records in the SIU HC medical record.
Dietetics:
A Provide nutrition counseling for patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and pre-diabetes mellitus through individual and group appointments.
B. Completes comprehensive assessments for each patient including emotional and behavioral health, interprets personal health data, develops an individualized care plan based on the patient'... For full info follow application link.
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
