Diabetes Educator RN

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma • Talihina, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Diabetes Educator provides nursing assessment, care, and education to diabetic patients and their families. This is a Full-Time, Regular position at the Diabetes Wellness Center in Talihina. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. Weekly earned wage access is an option for this position.

Requirements

• Associate degree
• Current RN licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or Multi-State RN License
• Current BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes self-management education including healthy coping, healthy eating, problem solving, being active, taking medication, monitoring, and reducing risks.
• Complete comprehensive assessments for each patient, interpret personal health data, and develop an individualized plan of care based on needs and goals.
• Educate patients on the use of CGMs and insulin devices; assist outlying providers with CGM orders and device downloading.
• Assess patients at various stages of diabetes, with focus on prevention of complications and management of stable diabetes.
• Provide on-going assessment and recommendation to the treatment team, patient, and family.
• Help patients in monitoring blood glucose and adjusting medication.
• Ensure patients are scheduled for annual appointments; assist with walk ins and other diabetes related appointments.
• Document all assessments and interventions, including recommendations and goals in EHR.
• Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree