Diabetes Care & Education Specialist

CentraCare•St. Cloud, MN

9h•$40 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

This role will provide diabetes education services for CentraCare Diabetes Center and Endocrinology clinic. You will work with patients at all stages of their diabetes journey, in both an individual or small group setting to teach medication management and lifestyle and behavior changes. You will also work with diabetes technology including sensors and pumps. Maintains professional competencies by attending educational programs, participates in professional organizations, subscribing to the reading professional journals or other appropriate activities.

Requirements

Associate's degree in nursing; or bachelor's degree BS, BA in Nutrition/Dietetics/Nutrition Science required.
2 years Minimum of successful clinical experience in specialty area and demonstrated competence in teaching, orientation, leadership and communication.
Registered Nurse (RN) Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Minnesota required.
National Certification as a Certified Diabetes Educator through National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators required within two years of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card required per established policy.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Diabetes experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide diabetes education services for CentraCare Diabetes Center and Endocrinology clinic.
Work with patients at all stages of their diabetes journey, in both an individual or small group setting to teach medication management and lifestyle and behavior changes.
Work with diabetes technology including sensors and pumps.
Maintain professional competencies by attending educational programs, participating in professional organizations, subscribing to professional journals, or other appropriate activities.