Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse

Saint Luke's; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System in Overland Park, KS, is seeking a Diabetes Educator RN to join the team. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 8am–4:30pm, with responsibilities to educate patients on diabetes self-management and medication use, in collaboration with the primary care team.

Licensure in MO and KS is required, with CDCES due within two years of hire. The educator will assess learning needs, plan and implement education for patients and staff, and support quality patient care in a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of diabetes and medication management required.
• MO and KS RN licenses required.
• CDCES certification within 2 years of hire.
• Experience teaching diabetes self-management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' abilities, barriers and needs for diabetes self-management.
• Collaborate with care team to identify strategies for education.
• Assist with medication adjustments with primary care provider to reach glycemic control.
• Use self-management training to educate patients and families in individual or group settings.
• Keep up to date with advancing diabetes technologies and participate in CQI projects.

Skills

Diabetes knowledge

Medication management

RN license

Diabetes education

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Primary Care Clinic | 12541 Foster St | Overland Park | KS

Full time

JobReq0060149

Job Description

Join our Saint Luke's team as a Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse!

• Monday - Friday, 8am - 430pm
• Strong knowledge in Diabetes and medication management
• MO and KS RN license required
• CDCES required within 2 years of hire

The Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse serves as a role model consultant change agent instructor and facilitator in assessing learning needs and in planning implementing and evaluating educational activities for nursing staff. Serves as a clinical and educational consultant to promote and support the professional practice environment maximum performance and quality patient care. Provides diabetes self management training for patients either newly diagnosed with diabetes or with identified diabetes needs such as hypoglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis

The Opportunity:

• Assessment of patients abilities, limitations and barriers to diabetes self-management
• Collaboration with referring provider and patient care team to identify and prioritize strategies to assist patients with diabetes self-management education
• Assist patients with medication adjustments to achieve optimal glycemic control in direct collaboration with the primary care provider
• Understand the pathophysiology of diabetes, medication management, acute and chronic diabetes related complications and motivational interviewing
• Use self-management training techniques to assess, plan and implement patient and family education in individual and/or group settings. Education to include self-monitoring of blood glucose, medications, diet/meal planning, exercise, goal setting, coping skills, and reduction of risk factors
• Keep current in new and advancing diabetes related technologies
• Participate in CQI projects and evaluation of outcome measures to assess diabetes education effectiveness.

Why Saint Luke’s?

• We believe in work/life balance.
• We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve.
• We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard.
• We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Associate Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers:

http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes