RN Diabetes Educator - Family Medicine
RN Diabetes Educator - Family Medicine
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Job Description
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Salary Range: $29.50 - $44.50Union Position:
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The Diabetes Educator is involved with assessment diagnosis educating and proactively manage the patients condition. This position will be primarily at the South Family Medicine Clinic with every 7th weekend call rotation at the Medical Center.- Monday - Friday 8a-5p 7th weekend Call
- Experience is credit to the wage range
- Must have a bachelors degree in nursing or willing to obtain within three years.
Come join an impactful team and grow your nursing skills!
Summary
Educates patients on self-care involved in the diagnosis of diabetes; collects patient data to monitor health status and proactively manage the patients condition.Job Description
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 bachelors 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.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
