Do you have a passion for diabetes and helping patients improve their overall health outcomes? Are you in either the Daytona or Palm Coast area? Come be a part of our team and make a difference in the communities we serve! We provide acute care and outpatient services to ensure “Whole Care” to everyone we encounter.
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One
Paid Parental Leave
Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
Student Loan Repayment Program
Whole Person Well-being and Mental Health Resources
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule:Full-time
Shift:Days
Location: AdventHealth Daytona Beach – 301 Memorial Medical Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32117
The role you’ll contribute:
Responsible for assessment, plan, intervention and evaluation of Basic and Comprehensive Diabetes Self -Management Training to all patients referred to Florida Hospital Memorial Medical (FHMMC) Diabetes Center.Maintains current knowledge of diabetes and adheres to all processes according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) National Diabetes Education Standards and FHMMC ADA Program Recognition standards. Provides optimum diabetes education and group instruction to patients from adolescents through geriatric age. Requires travel between multiple hospitals and scheduled community outreach events.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of diabetes mellitus and gestational diabetes.
Regularly works with medical staff in multiple hospitals to provide comprehensive diabetes education training and skills for referred outpatients.
Conducts initial assessment and reassessment of patient/family's education needs and develops a specific plan of care to meet those needs.
Revises plan of care as indicated by the patient's response; evaluates overall teaching plan for effectiveness in achieving optimal established goals and optimal outcome.
Utilizes and coordinates resources to provide appropriate continuum of care for the patient/family.
Provides dynamic one-on-one instruction and group instruction both in outpatient and inpatient setting.
Coordinates, conducts and facilitates diabetes support group meetings
Provides in-services and continuing education programs to meet identified/justified needs.
Adequately maintains supplies for education program needs.
Uses audio-visual equipment and aides
Obtains information and continuing education necessary to provide current diabetes education
Demonstrates appropriate and age-related assessment and intervention.
Develops, reviews and revises the Diabetes Program Curriculum on an annual basis or as needed to provide current and accurate information.
Completes required documentation as needed for timely and accurate patient registration and service charges
Complete documentation in the patient's medical record and Diabetes DataTrak according to department standards and ADA Program Education Recognition Standards.
Provides timely and accurate responses to telephone calls from patients/family and other health professionals.
Understands and utilizes appropriate patient referral, scheduling and appointment processes in the department.
Able to perform computer skills required for Diabetes Education Program, Diabetes DataTrak, and email communication within department.
Member and active participant in the FHMMC Diabetes Program Advisory Committee.
Recommends and develops protocols and clinical pathways to ensure quality diabetes care.
Demonstrates time management and organization skills for completing daily, weekly and long-term assignments, including traveling and set-up and clean-up for assignments.
Participates in community outreach events as defined by department and markets diabetes management services to the medical community and community at large.
Provides professional expertise to other members of the diabetes care team, nursing staff and community.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Minimum qualifications:
Current State of Florida Registered Nurse License
Valid Driver’s License
Minimum of 4 years clinical experience
Current certification as a Diabetes Educator (CDCES) or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire
Current in Basic Life Support or obtained within introductory period.
Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Education specialty
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.
