Diabetes Nurse Educator Job at Advocate Aurora Health (Oak Lawn)

Job Responsibility

Case management of sub-specialty, pediatric patient populations for coordination of care
Plans, monitors, and coordinates individual patient care plan
Utilize critical pathways and best practice guidelines as appropriate for both inpatient and outpatient needs
Collaborates with the patient, family, specialist, pediatrician, and multi-disciplinary care team to assure appropriate, safe, cost effective, timely, and efficient care
Organizes, educates, and schedules (if needed) pediatric, sub-specialty procedures, appointments, nurse visits etc
Coordinates patient care conferences and educational offerings
Acts as the primary point of contact for patients and their families assisting with all compacity of care, triage concerns, medication education, medication refills, and all other requests within scope
Participates in continuous quality improvement processes
assists in determining issues to be examined participates in and coordinates data collection and analysis
Documents in patient’s medical record as appropriate
Assists in initiating and implementing necessary changes in patient care delivery through the sharing of research and current trends

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Certification in your current area of specialty within 2 years or 2,000 hours, if applicable
Ideally, 1-2 yrs pediatric nursing experience of that specialty, otherwise 1-2 years nursing experience
Basic office skills (computer/typing)
Strong clinical/ assessment skills
Strong assertive skills
Communication skills
Ability to cooperate and work well with others
May be required to cover weekends, holidays and off shifts
Excellent interpersonal skills
CPR certification
Current license in the state of Illinois as a nurse
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient centered care
Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations
May exposed to hazardous materials and life threatening diseases
Ability to perform heavy lifting/transfer activities related to patients
Ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week
Ability to transport objects from one location to another
Ability travel to, and work in outreach clinics
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance