RN Educator - Diabetes & Endocrinology (Day Shift)

MercyOne; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MercyOne Waterloo Endocrinology Care is seeking an RN Educator to provide diabetes education and counseling to patients at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center. You will help develop services, adhere to performance expectations, and support patient education as part of the endocrinology team.

The role includes schedule of full-time 40 hours, office hours, and a focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care with opportunities for growth across MercyOne Health System.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an Associate Degree.
• Iowa RN license and BLS; IBCLC preferred.
• 0–2 years - Minimum of 2 years maternal child nursing experience; patient education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, teaching and follow-up instruction to program participants in individual and group settings.
• Receive referrals from patient, physician or patient care staff.
• Receive and return calls from clients to provide educational assistance and emotional support.
• Selects and demonstrates procedures, techniques and devices.
• Conducts initial needs assessment.
• Develops plan of care based on identified concerns or problems.
• Coordinates/provides follow-up services in person or via phone.
• Communicates patient status.
• Communicates with physician regarding education provided, follow-up plan and next physician visit.
• Documents education provided for inpatients on patient medical record.
• Documents extensive client conversations as appropriate.
• Facilitates ongoing development of services.
• Reviews and updates educational materials/curriculum.
• Reviews patient satisfaction data and incorporates learnings to improve services.
• Assists with the formal review of program on an annual basis.
• Functions as referral resource/consultant for other health care professionals and the community.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Iowa RN license

IBCLC certification preferred

BLS

Mandatory Reporter

Job description

MercyOne Waterloo Endocrinology Care is seeking an RN Educator to provide diabetes education and counseling to patients at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center. You will help develop services, adhere to performance expectations, and support patient education as part of the endocrinology team.

The role includes schedule of full-time 40 hours, office hours, and a focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care with opportunities for growth across MercyOne Health System.