RN, Diabetes Care and Education Specialist OR RDN, Diabetes Care & Education Specialist
About The Position
At Gundersen Health System, we believe patients of all ages deserve the best care and we strive to make a difference in their lives. This role involves supporting patients in the prevention and management of diabetes through individualized education, goal setting, and ongoing support. The specialist will work collaboratively with physicians, providers, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive, patient-centered diabetes care. They will partner with patients and families to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to successfully manage diabetes and improve overall health. The role also supports the organization’s strong commitment to wellness and prevention, with opportunities to participate in health and wellness initiatives for employees and the communities served. For Registered Dietitians (RDN), this includes providing individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for diabetes and other nutrition-related conditions across outpatient, inpatient, and long-term care settings. The position is part of a collaborative rural healthcare team that values professional growth, teamwork, wellness, and community involvement.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in nursing (for RN); Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics (for RDN)
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensed minimally in the state of MN.
- Registered as a Dietitian - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Registered Dietitian State Certification or License and some positions may require multiple state licenses
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) within five years of hire date
- Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (for RN)
- Master's degree (for RDN)
Responsibilities
- Provide LOVE + MEDICINE while supporting patients in the prevention and management of diabetes through individualized education, goal setting, and ongoing support.
- Work collaboratively with physicians, providers, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive, patient-centered diabetes care.
- Partner with patients and families to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to successfully manage diabetes and improve overall health.
- Support our organization’s strong commitment to wellness and prevention, with opportunities to participate in health and wellness initiatives for our employees and the communities we serve.
- RDN will provide individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for diabetes and other nutrition-related conditions across outpatient, inpatient, and long-term care settings, creating a diverse practice environment and opportunities to maintain and expand clinical nutrition skills.
- Be part of a collaborative rural healthcare team that values professional growth, teamwork, wellness, and community involvement.
Benefits
- Pay range $32.03 - $51.15 / hour + based on experience (for RN)
- Pay range $30.91 - 46.36 / hour + based on experience (for RDN)
- Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
- Top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits
- Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work.
- Work/Life balance to love what you do and where you live.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
