Coordinator Diabetes Education Lead - Endocrinology - Tyler in Tyler, TX

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External Applicant Current Associate

Summary:

The Coordinator Diabetes Education Lead is responsible for the delivery of patient care education through the process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. In addition, the Diabetes Coordinator works closely with the Medical Director and oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Diabetes Self Management Education (DSME) entity. Coordinates diabetes education with other disciplines and collaborates to provide quality patient education. Assists in the follow-up with patients. Serves as a resource and responds to Nursing Service regarding diabetes and related issues affecting nursing activities, and provides updates of diabetes related information as it occurs. Participates in community-wide education.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Level - Presents a professional image – Exhibits a manner that is cordial and respectful
• Conservative, appropriate dress and good personal hygiene
• Communicates effectively – Timely, attentive, respectful, and clear communication whether verbal, written or body language
• Displays control and calmness in all situations
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality – Respects others’ rights, shares only what others need to know and in only appropriate places, not in public areas or near others without a need to know
• Anticipates needs, demonstrates initiative, and strive to exceed expectations – Empathizes with those who suffer or are in need
• Seeks ways to be helpful to patients, visitors, and the community
• Provides superior service by focusing on our customers
• Is a team player – Supports fellow employees; shares time and talents; is respectful and helpful
• Welcomes new members of the department/unit
• Assumes responsibility for cleanliness – Leaves all areas clean and neat and promotes safety
• Takes ownership of complaints – Listens with genuine sincerity, apologizes and resolves or reports complaints to someone who can resolve the complaints
• Models behavior that is consistent with CHRISTUS’ Mission, Vision and Core Values
• Follows compliance program, is sensitive to ethical and compliance issues and appropriately address such issues
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time