RN Educator - Children's Endocrinology & Diabetes Clinic
Location: Children's Endocrinology & Diabetes Clinic
Shift Available: M-F, 8-5pm (no call, no holidays or weekends)
OU Health is looking for a motivated RN to join our pediatric diabetes and endocrinology team! This position encompasses providing a blend of diabetes and endocrine education to patients and their families, creation of education materials, case management, problem-solving, and teamwork. This clinic provides the opportunity to gain additional specialty training and continuing education i.e. Pediatric Endocrine Nurse Specialist, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, etc.
General Description: Serves as expert and educator, developing and providing specialized nursing education for assigned area. Provides initial and subsequent education related to diagnosis, management, and ongoing care of health-related issues for nurses, patients, and the community. Teaches, develops, and mentors nursing staff and/or caregivers on a broad range of knowledge, skills, and activities leading to the development and performance of competent practices.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provides Education: Develops and facilitates healthcare-related education for staff and training and education for patients or program participants, families, and communities.
- Materials Management and Record-keeping: Creates or assists with the development of educational materials for assigned area.
- Coordination: Communicates and markets education programs using appropriate methods.
- Patient Preparation: May schedule patient appointments and prepare patients for examination.
- Provides Assistance: May assist a physician during patient examination.
- Research Assistance: Assists with research and publications.
- Inquiries: Responds to inquiries and provides protocol-driven advice and instruction for staff, patients, or program participants.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirement:
Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred.
Experience: 1 year of professional nursing (RN) experience in an assigned healthcare specialty.
Licensure/Registrations/Certifications Required: Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC). Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Knowledge of procedures for diagnosis and treatment of health issues.
- Knowledge of training design, teaching, and instruction.
- Ability to select and use training methods appropriate for the situation.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
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