Responsible for providing education to high-risk pregnant women diagnosed with type one, type two, and gestational diabetes. To include Insulin Teaching, Nutrition Counseling, Blood Glucose Guidance, Glucose Meter, and Insulin Equipment.

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• Work as a team with patients/families providing education and guidance related to diabetes and self-management skills recognizing warning signs and symptoms as it relates to maternal and fetal health consistent with the Standards of Care of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and ACOG guidelines.
• Develop a personalized treatment plan for a patient’s blood glucose levels by monitoring/interpreting the weekly logs and nutrition journal working with the physician to adjust diet and medication as needed for optimal control during pregnancy.
• Teach patients what to do if blood glucose is too high or low and how to mitigate these risks.
• Provides teaching of insulin pumps, and glucose monitoring systems using demonstration and repetition for patient competence.
• Demonstrates continued learning and knowledge of diabetes technology, devices, and nutrition counseling.
• Equip patients with the education needed for proper nutrition and carb counting using teach-back method for clear understanding.
• Is a resource to diabetic patients and their family providing guidance or referral as needed.
• Is a resource to OB providers, nurses and other staff related to Antepartum and Intrapartum management of insulin and nutrition.
• Works with Perinatal physicians and ARNP to develop appropriate care plan for patients and participates in weekly patient care review.
• Builds and establishes positive working relationships with hospital staff, community agencies, the public and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Informed of resources in the community for patients that need financial assistance or are at greater risk of food insecurity.
• Keep track of clinical statistics such as volume, cases, types of patients seen etc.
• Maintains clinical competency using the nursing process to provide quality care.
• Maintains certification in diabetes education and attends Sweet Success or other diabetic education conferences related to pregnancy.

• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, JCAHO, DNV, OSHA, CMS and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.

• Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff.

• This position may be assigned a specific mission to address in an emergency situation to assist in disaster response and recovery as part of the UPHDM Hospital Emergency Incident Command System. Situations of a critical nature may require an individual to perform multiple tasks until additional support can be obtained.

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Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Experience:

• Two or more years in Antepartum and Intrapartum nursing. 
• One or more years as a Diabetes Educator with 400 hours or more of diabetes education. 
• One or more years as a Perinatal Diabetes Educator.

License(s)/Certification(s)

• A state of Iowa nursing license to practice as an RN.  
• Board Certified-Advanced Diabetes Management from American Association of Diabetes Educators (requires MSN) preferred. 
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) through (NCBDE). 
• Licenses & Certifications must be maintained. 
• Complete 15 hours of relevant NCBDE-approved continuing education within two years of applying. 
• Certification applicable to specialty area, EFM certification or Intermediate fetal monitoring, ACLS must be obtained within first year of hire. 
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.