RN Diabetes Educator - Pediatric Clinic

Confidential; Menoken (ND); On-site; USD 84,530,000 - 127,511,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health's North Peds Clinic in Bismarck, ND seeks a Diabetes Educator to assess, educate and proactively manage pediatric diabetes care. The role involves one-on-one and group sessions, developing care plans, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team in a clinic setting.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Nursing, RN licensure, 2+ years as a clinical nurse with leadership, and Certified Diabetes Educator or certification within 3 years.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree in nursing or willing to obtain within three years.
• Two years of experience as a clinical nurse with demonstrated leadership.
• Requires current licensure as a Registered Nurse in state(s) of practice and/or multi-state licensure privileges.
• Must hold certification as a Certified Diabetes Educator or obtain within three years when eligible.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and educate patients on diabetes self-management.
• Develop personalized care plans and monitor patient progress.
• Lead one-on-one and group education sessions.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and participate in community outreach.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Diabetes Education

Leadership

BLS

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

RN licensure

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Location & Schedule

Facility: North Peds Clinic
ALocation: Bismarck, NDAddress: 765 W Interstate Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503, USAShift: 8 Hours - Day ShiftsJob Schedule: Full timeWeekly Hours: 40.00Salary Range: 29.50 - 44.50

Department Details

The Diabetes Educator is involved with assessment, diagnosis, educating and proactively manage the patient's condition. This includes providing one-on-one and group education sessions, developing personalized care plans, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. They also play a crucial role in staying updated on the latest diabetes management techniques and participating in community outreach.This position will be at the Pediatric Clinic with every 7th weekend call rotation at the Medical Center.- Monday - Friday 8am-5pm + 7th weekend Call- Experience is credit to the wage range- Must have a bachelor's degree in nursing or willing to obtain within three years.

Job Summary

Educates patients on self-care involved in the diagnosis of diabetes; collects patient data to monitor health status and proactively manage the patient's condition. Organizes diabetes self-care materials including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing. Educates patients on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in the diagnosis of diabetes. Demonstrates familiarity with pathophysiology, epidemiology, and clinical practice consistent with practice level. Collects patient data on a regular basis, in order to monitor their health status. Makes suggestions on how to improve health conditions based on the analysis of patient data; refers patients with specific problems to other healthcare providers. Applies principles of program and/or business management to create a climate that supports successful self-management of diabetes. Educates patients on self-care and lifestyle changes involved in the diagnosis of diabetes.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree in nursing or willing to obtain within three years. Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) preferred.
• Two years of experience as a clinical nurse is required with demonstrated leadership skills. Previous experience and knowledge of Diabetes Management preferred.
• Requires current licensure as a Registered Nurse in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position. Nurses performing nursing practice over the telephone require licensure in the states where the patients being served reside.
• Must hold certification as a Certified Diabetes Educator from the National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators or obtain that certification within three years when eligible.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Benefits

• Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.
• Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

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Req Number: R

Job Function: Nursing

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