Per Diem RN Diabetes Educator - Day Shift Impact

Multicare-Health-System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 131,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Job summary

MultiCare Health System in Tacoma, WA is seeking a per diem Diabetes Educator RN to provide individualized education and training for diabetes management in outpatient settings. The role covers assessments, education on glucose monitoring, insulin administration, nutrition, and lifestyle changes, with a focus on patient empowerment and using diabetes care technologies.

Requires WA RN licensure, 2+ years clinical experience, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the State of Washington as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical practice.
• Certification as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist preferred.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and develop personalized education plans for individuals with diabetes.
• Provide comprehensive diabetes education to patients and families, including glucose monitoring, medication management, nutrition and lifestyle modifications.
• Teach patients to use diabetes care technologies (glucose meters, insulin pumps, CGMs).
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to implement treatment plans and adjust as needed.
• Offer ongoing support and counseling using motivational interviewing to improve outcomes.
• Document assessments, interventions and progress in the medical record.

Skills

Diabetes education

Motivational interviewing

Education

Registered Nurse (WA) license

BLS for Healthcare Providers certification

Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (preferred)

Job description

MultiCare Health System in Tacoma, WA is seeking a per diem Diabetes Educator RN to provide individualized education and training for diabetes management in outpatient settings. The role covers assessments, education on glucose monitoring, insulin administration, nutrition, and lifestyle changes, with a focus on patient empowerment and using diabetes care technologies.

Requires WA RN licensure, 2+ years clinical experience, and BLS.