Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.
The listed minimum pay reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
Minimum Pay:
$86,964.80
Position Overview
SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB)
Coordinates and oversees the daily operations of the Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) program in accordance with ADA and NJ Nurse Practice Standards. Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with other team members. Uses effective communication to promote learning and behavior change in the diabetes population. Plans, develops, and implements new programs to meet the needs of the patient population and to enhance diabetes self-management education. Works in collaboration with the diabetes care team to maintain and enhance the ADA certification of the DSMES program and ensure that the National standards (NSDSMES) are met and maintained at all times.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:BSN. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification.
Experience:Three years of experience as an RN in an acute care healthcare facility.
Other Credentials:AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider,Registered Nurse - NJ
Knowledge and Skills:Excellent organizational and verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong working knowledge base of endocrine/diabetic care.
Special Training:Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:
Usual Work Day:8 Hours
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Does this position formally supervise employees? No
If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversees the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Program (DSMES) at all sites.
- Arranges and coordinates the activities of the Diabetes Education Advisory Group.
- Liaises between the DSMES team members, the Advisory Group, other departments, and administration.
- Monitors and facilitates maintenance of DSMES team member qualifications (CE credits, training, competency, licensure, and registrations).
- Maintains ADA recognition and participates in the evaluation of the DSMES program effectiveness.
- Provides educational opportunities at times and places as needed. Participates in developing, updating, and maintaining educational material. Enhances diabetes education by involving patients and families and other caretakers as appropriate in the teaching and learning process.
- Participates in activities that promote and expand the reputation and services of the diabetes program.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Taste or Smell
Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
Lifting Floor to Waist 25 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Airborne Communicable Disease , Dust/Particulate Matter
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Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
"Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft."
For benefit eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, we provide a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, robust PTO plan, overtime to eligible roles, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
The pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.
