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Certified Diabetes Educator RN - Part Time

Mercy
locationOld Jamestown, MO, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Healthcare

Job Description

Job DescriptionDiscover Your Purpose with Us!

Empower Patients. Change Lives. Join our Endocrinology Clinic as a Certified Diabetes Educator RN!

Our close-knit Endocrinology team is seeking a dedicated Certified Diabetes Educator RN to assist patients in managing their health. In this position, you will offer education, support, and guidance to patients and their families, equipping them with the necessary tools and confidence to effectively handle diabetes.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Provide education on diabetes management and lifestyle adjustments.
  • Work collaboratively with healthcare providers and care teams to develop tailored care plans.
  • Advocate for patients while ensuring safety, quality, and compassion in care.
  • Deliver care that honors cultural, age-specific, and individual needs.

Position Overview:

Education: Completion of an accredited nursing program.
Licensure: Active nursing license from the State Board of Nursing in the relevant state.
Experience: Registered nurse with at least 5-7 years of clinical experience. Proficiency in teaching adult learners is essential. Ability to create and adjust educational outlines to enhance patient and family comprehension of health conditions is required. Strong interpersonal skills are a must.
Certifications: CPR certification is required.
Additional Requirements: To ensure patient safety, all licensed staff must successfully complete a medication and math competency assessment prior to taking on medication administration duties. This assessment will evaluate knowledge of common medications, their effects, and math skills related to dosages and IV calculations. A minimum passing score of 90% is required, with one opportunity for retake. Failure to pass the retake may lead to termination of employment.

Why Join Us?

From your first day, we provide exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, and retirement plans with matching contributions for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period.

Become part of a compassionate, collaborative team where your input is valued. At our organization, you will play a role in shaping the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and empathy. As we expand, you will have opportunities to grow alongside us.

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