Diabetes Nurse Navigator

Company: Mercy Healthcare
Location: Ardmore
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

We're a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

Overview:

The Diabetes Nurse Navigator is a Registered Nurse who applies theory-based professional knowledge in the planning, facilitation and provision of quality patient and family education for adults with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. The Diabetes Nurse Navigator uses a mentorship framework, incorporating the concepts of consultation, support and empowerment to assist the clinical nurse (inpatient) and other health practitioners to provide interdisciplinary patient and family education. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards

Qualifications:

• Experience: Two years experience with an ADA recognized diabetes program
• Required Education: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
• Licensure: Registered Nurse with a current license from the State of Oklahoma
• Preferred Licensure: Clinical Nurse Specialist, especially the inpatient role
• Preferred Education: BSN
• Certifications: Minimal, but not limited to, BLS Life Support for Health Care Providers Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), or become certified within two years of accepting the position
• Preferred Certifications: CDE
• Other: Professional who applies theory-based knowledge in the planning, facilitation and provision of qualitiy patient and family education for adults. Good communication skills; knowledge of educational theories for adults. Ability to perform job duties independently with minimal supervision in accordance with hospital policies and procedures

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Responsibilities The Diabetes Nurse Navigator is a Registered Nurse who applies theory-based professional knowledge in the planning, facilitation and provision of quality patient and family education for adults with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. The Diabetes Nurse Navigator uses a mentorship framework, incorporating the concepts of consultation, support and empowerment to assist the clinical nurse (inpatient) and other health practitioners to provide interdisciplinary patient and family education. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards. Professional who applies theory-based knowledge in the planning, facilitation and provision of qualitiy patient and family education for adults. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures.

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