RN Diabetes Educator - Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 67,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health, the nation’s largest rural health system, seeks a Diabetes Educator RN in Fargo, ND. This role educates patients on self-care for diabetes, collects health data, and supports families in managing nutrition, meds, activity, and glucose testing.

The educator will collaborate with endocrinology providers across outreach clinics to improve access to specialized diabetes care. Applicants should hold a nursing degree, RN licensure, and either be a Certified Diabetes Educator or commit

Qualifications

• Education patients on diabetes self-management and lifestyle changes.
• Demonstrated leadership as a clinical nurse.
• Knowledge of diabetes pathophysiology and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families on diabetes self-care and management.
• Collect and monitor patient data to assess health status.
• Organize diabetes education materials (nutrition, meds, activity, glucose testing).
• Refer complex cases to appropriate healthcare providers as needed.
• Support program management to foster self-management of diabetes.

Skills

Patient education

Leadership

Diabetes management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

RN licensure in state(s) of practice

Certified Diabetes Educator (or eligible within 3 years)

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.

Facility: Veterans Square Clinic
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 3955 56th St S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $32.00 - $44.50
Pay Info: . $15,000 Sign On Bonus available for Qualified Candidates!

Department Details

Our pediatric endocrinology clinic is looking for an RN to join the team! This role will provide education to patients and families.

Our staff along with our pediatric endocrinology providers to to several outreach clinics throughout the region, allowing for increased access to the specialized care that is essential to their health and wellness.

We are open Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

Come and be a part of our passionate team of pediatric nurses who will support your education and training. No prior diabetes educator experience needed.

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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.