Diabetes Educator RN

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma • McAlester, OK

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About The Position

The Diabetes Educator RN provides nursing assessment, care, and education to diabetic patients and their families. The role provides diabetes self-management education, assesses patients at various stages of diabetes, and supports prevention of complications and management of stable diabetes. The position reports to the Manager or Director of the department.

This is a regular, full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pay is hourly at Paygrade 13 and depends on experience. Weekly earned wage access is available as an option.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes self-management education, including healthy coping, healthy eating, problem solving, physical activity, medication use, monitoring, and risk reduction.
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments, interpret personal health data, and develop individualized plans of care based on patient needs and goals.
• Educate patients on the use of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin devices; assist outlying providers with CGM orders and device downloads.
• Assess patients at various stages of diabetes, focusing on prevention of complications and management of stable diabetes.
• Provide ongoing assessments and recommendations to the treatment team, patients, and families.
• Help patients monitor blood glucose and adjust medication.
• Ensure patients are scheduled for annual appointments and assist with walk-ins and other diabetes-related appointments.
• Document assessments and interventions, including recommendations and goals, in the EHR.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly earned wage access is available as an option.

What This Job Offers

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