Registered Nurse RN Certified Diabetes Educator

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Health insurance starting Day One

Travel to Hartford and Enfield offices

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England’s Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT, seeks a Registered Nurse to join the Diabetes and Endocrinology Center as part of the diabetes educator team. The role involves collaboration with educators and endocrinologists to provide patient care and education in both 1:1 and group settings.

You will assist with insulin dose adjustments, teach CGM use, and lead diabetes management education.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• Current RN licensure as a Nurse in Connecticut.
• BLS certification (AHA/ARC) required; CDCES certification or working toward it within 2 years of hire.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physicians with managing insulin dose adjustments for patients with all types of diabetes and support phone triage for diabetes questions.
• Instruct patients on using continuous glucose monitors and educate on diabetes management in 1:1 and group settings.
• Demonstrate problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.

Education

BSN

RN Licensure in CT

BLS (AHA/ARC)

CDCES (or in progress)

2+ years clinical experience

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.