Diabetes Educator (RN) Registered Nurse

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Missouri seeks a Registered Nurse specializing in Diabetes education. The role involves patient care, monitoring responses, and educating families on condition management. Candidates should have a Nursing Diploma and ideally 2 years of experience with Diabetes exposure. Benefits include medical insurance and 401(k) plan with matching. This full-time position offers working hours Monday to Friday, with no weekends or call requirements.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of RN experience with Diabetes exposure is preferred.
• CDC Diabetes Educator certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' response and modify plans of care.
• Educate patients and their families on managing conditions.
• Document care accurately.

Skills

Diabetes education

Patient care

Documentation accuracy

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• Monday - Friday, days, 8am - 4:30pm
• No call, weekends or holidays required!
• The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of RN experience with Diabetes exposure. CDCES Preferred!

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Department of Ambulatory Services at Barnes-Jewish Hospital consists of the multidisciplinary staff of BJH Ambulatory Services including responsibility for the GI Labs, Minor Procedure Center, Pain Management Center, Diabetes Center, Resident Clinics, Wound/Ostomy Center and other services as assigned. This department assures that all customers receive the highest level of attention and prompt, courteous service.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides Diabetes and Nutritional educational services and community resources for inpatients and outpatients. Maintains a case load of patients and promotes program development.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patients response and modifies plan of care accordingly.
• Provides accurate documentation as required.
• Delivers direct patient care by assessing and evaluating patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
• Develops and implements individual plans of care in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care.
• Educates patients and their families on how to manage their condition.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's
• Nursing/Nutrition/related

Experience

• Less than 2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Nursing

Licenses & Certifications

• Cert Diabetes Educator

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary. *Not all benefits apply to all jobs. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer.