Registered Nurse RN Certified Specialist Diabetes Educator

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Certified Specialist Registered Nurse in Diabetes Education at their Phoenix location. This full-time role focuses on patient education regarding diabetes management. Candidates must possess a current RN license and be certified in diabetes education, and a strong background in nursing and leadership is preferred. The position offers an excellent opportunity to impact patient lives in a supportive and nationally recognized healthcare environment.

Benefits

Health benefits

Financial security options

Qualifications

• Current RN license required.
• Must be a CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist).
• Strong knowledge in specialty area required with 2-3 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides education on diabetes, insulin pumps, and continuous glucose monitors.
• Manages and influences quality of patient outcomes.
• Serves as a specialized clinical resource to patients and families.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Education

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Dept of Prof Practice-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Nursing

At Banner Health, we believe that “leadership matters” and is a key component to providing excellent patient care. Join a nationally recognized team that values excellence and begin making a difference in people’s lives.

Banner University Medical Center – Phoenixis proud to be a Magnet facility, Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Trauma Center, and was the first in Arizona to become a Designated Stroke Center and to receive the Joint Commission Advanced Certification in Inpatient Diabetes Care.

As aCertified SpecialistRegistered Nurse in Diabetes Education,you will get the opportunity to work very autonomously providing education on diabetes, insulin pumps, and continuous glucose monitors. If you are self-directed, organized, and patient focused this is the role for you! All candidates must be a CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist). This is a full-time position, Tuesday through Friday 7AM to 5PM, with no weekends, call, or holiday requirements. Schedule will be four 10-hour shifts.

Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

Should you have any questions, please contact Amanda Johnson [e-mail] at 602-747-7978

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position applies specialized knowledge to assess, develop, implement, and develop patient care plans for a specific patient population. Integrates specialized knowledge into patient and staff education, consultation, and coaching to enhance and develop patient care for a specialized patient population.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Manages and influences the quality of patient outcomes and clinical care through application of specialized knowledge. Collaborates with staff to integrate quality and cost improvements in clinical care.

2. Provides specialty focused nursing consultation on complex patient cases. Evaluates patient needs and makes recommendations for treatment, implements interventions, and evaluates outcomes.

3. Serves as a specialized clinical resource to patients, families and staff to advance the quality of care.

4. Identifies opportunities for staff development and learning through formal and informal training and education, as appropriate.

5. Stays current on developments within area of specialty and integrates findings into practice, policies, and procedures.

6. Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a bachelor’s degree in nursing, healthcare or related field.

Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is required. Requires current certification in specialty area of practice such as wound/ostomy care, diabetic care, or pain management.

Must possess a strong knowledge of specialty area as normally demonstrated through 2-3 years of experience in the clinical area of specialty. Requires critical thinking skills to assess patient needs and opportunities for staff education. Must have effective verbal and written communication and education skills, good organizational and facilitation capabilities, and strong leadership and mentoring skills. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in nursing preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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