• Clinical Educator

    UnityPoint Health (Des Moines, IA)


    + Area of Interest: Nursing

    + FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.6

    + Department: Blank Endo Clinic - Meth

    + Shift: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30am-4pm

    + Job ID: 175292

     

    Overview

     

    Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30am-4pm

     

    Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and adolescents living with diabetes. In this part-time role (24 hours/week), you’ll provide education and support to patients, families, and caregivers to ensure safe and competent diabetes care. Working closely with physicians, you’ll assist with both direct and indirect patient care for ages 0–22 in a pediatric clinic setting.

     

    Why UnityPoint Health?

     

    At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

     

    Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

     

    + Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

    + Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

    + Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

     

    With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

     

    And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

     

    Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

    Responsibilities

    + Complete glucose reviews, assist in insulin and medication management, assess patterns.

    + Collaborate with providers in coordination of care.

    + Schedule patients manage phone calls and lead patient interviewing.

    + Consult with individuals, families, or colleagues from associated disciplines or within nursing.

    + Serve as a resource in educating the patients , family and community regarding information relevant to health and wellness and illness prevention.

    + Provide education and training to patients and families regarding technology as it pertains to managing diabetes.

    + Responsible for the development and ongoing coordination of care of the patient in the specific specialty .

    + Proficient with continuous glucose monitors, pumps, software, phone apps, and new technology as it becomes available.

    Qualifications

    Education:

    + Graduate of an accredited nursing or dietitian program.

    License(s)/Certification(s):

    + Certificate in Diabetes Education (must be obtained within 2 years of hire).

    + Current Iowa license to practice as a Registered nurse or a Registered/Licensed Dietitian.

    + Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.

    Experience:

    + Requires clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to plan and evaluate patient care

    Other:

    + Level 3 Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently , and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.