Diabetes Education - RN

West River Health Services; Hettinger (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

West River Health Services in Hettinger, North Dakota is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate its diabetes education program. You will provide diabetes education to individuals and groups, ensuring compliance with the American Diabetes Association.

The ideal candidate must be a Certified Diabetes Educator or be qualified to obtain certification, along with a minimum of 2 years' experience in a patient care setting. This role plays a critical part in patient care and education.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with a Certified Diabetes Educator credential or able to obtain it.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a patient care setting.
• Experience with diabetes education and program management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with diabetes for current knowledge and skills.
• Educate patients and families on diabetic management.
• Coordinate diabetes education programs and evaluate their effectiveness.

Skills

Diabetes management

Patient education

Program coordination

Education

Registered Nurse

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: Coordinates the diabetes education program, meeting the requirements of the American Diabetes Association for nationally recognized programs. Provides diabetes education to individuals & groups.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients with diabetes for current knowledge & skills
• Educates patients & families in diabetic management & skills
• Coordinates diabetes education program
• Evaluates effectiveness of diabetes program through PI studies & follow-up patient assessments
• Plans diabetes education programs with diabetes team
• Develops follow-up plan, including appropriate referrals, with each diabetic patient
• Documents information to meet program & facility requirements
• Maintains records as required for nationally recognized program
• Completes application when due for renewal
• Serves as a resource for staff & physicians regarding diabetes management

Essential Job Requirements

Education

• Registered Nurse, Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or qualified & able to obtain certification as a CDE

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience in patient care setting. Experience with diabetes education and/or program management preferred

License Requirements

• Current license in North Dakota to practice as an RN
• Meets requirements in ND Century Code 43-12.1, Article 54-02 for licensure & 54-05 regarding standards of practice
• Valid driver\'s license or state issued identification card