WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides advanced care to a 21-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with nearly 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.
TMH is the region’s healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region’s only:
- Level II Trauma Center
- Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
- Pediatric Intensive Care
- The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle
Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, four residency programs and nearly 40 affiliated physician practices.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT
Your Role:
- Utilizes the nursing process and adult-child learning theory to assess, plan, provide, and evaluate direct patient teaching/counseling to persons diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and related health conditions.
- Coordinates and “case manages” an array of patient services (as needed).
- Liaises with and serves as the primary point of contact (POC) with referring/managing physicians, education team members, and Diabetes Center medical directors to identify diabetes education and management goals and clinical alternatives to improve patient status.
- Provides services in individual and group settings, under an RN/Assistant Nurse Manager’s supervision, at designated locations (on- and off-site).
- Plans and participates in professional training and outreach/marketing activities (as initiated and directed).
- Displays an understanding of diversity.
- Demonstrates integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence (I CARE values).
- Enhances and contributes to a safe environment for all colleagues, visitors, and patients.
- Performs miscellaneous duties not expressly described herein.
Reports To:
- RN [Registered Nurse]/Assistant Nurse Manager (job code (JC): 030303)
Supervises:
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY
Required Education:
- Associate degree in nursing
Preferred Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Required Experience:
- Two (2) years of relevant job-related experience
Required Certification/License/Registry:
- Licensed as an RN in accordance with Florida Statutes (FS), Title XXXII (Regulation of Professions and Occupations), Chapter 464 (Nursing), Part I (Nursing Practice Act).
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential from the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) within one (1) year post-hire.
Preferred Certification/License/Registry:
- CDCES credential at hire.
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.
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