Registered Nurse RN Certified Diabetes Educator

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Great benefits

Travel to Hartford/Enfield offices

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health, seeks a Registered Nurse to join the diabetes educator team at the Diabetes and Endocrinology Center. The role supports collaboration with endocrinologists to deliver high-quality patient education in 1:1 and group settings.

The position requires a BSN, CT RN licensure, BLS, and CDCES (or progress toward it within 2 years). Travel to Hartford and Enfield offices is expected. Full-time day shift with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• Current RN license in Connecticut (CT).
• BLS certification (AHA/ARC) and CDCES or progress toward within 2 years.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with insulin dose adjustments and manage diabetes-related phone triage.
• Teach patients how to use personal and professional CGMs and educate 1:1 and in groups.
• Demonstrate problem solving, conflict resolution and positive communication through teamwork.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient education

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BSN degree

Tools

Continuous glucose monitors

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

Position Purpose

As part of the diabetes educator team at the Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, this Registered Nurse will work collaboratively with other educators and endocrinologists to provide the highest level of patient care and education training in both 1:1 and group settings.

What you will do

• Assist Physicians with managing insulin dose adjustments for patients with all types of diabetes and will assist with managing a phone triage line for patients with diabetes-related questions
• Teach patients how to use their personal and professional continuous glucose monitors, as well as teach patients 1:1 and in groups how to manage their diabetes
• Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork

Minimum Qualifications

• Education : Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required
• Licensure : Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut

• Certification : BLS (AHA/ARC). Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certificate or work towards obtaining it within 2 years of hire.
• Experience : 2 or more years of clinical experience

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Work Schedule: Full Time Day Shift 40 hours/week
• Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage - starting Day One!
• Award-winning Hospitals and departments
• Position will travel to our Hartford and Enfield offices

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Womens Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.