Diabetes Educator RN
About The Position
The RN Diabetes Educator within Franciscan Health is responsible for instruction of patients in diabetes self-management, facilitating patient education programs, and developing patient teaching tools. This position accomplishes this by assessing, planning, and implementing educational programs, and ensuring practices are aligned with the Franciscan Alliance values. Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing / Patient Care
- Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) - National Certification of Diabetic Educators hire in the position (1 year) certification required
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree Nursing / Patient Care
Responsibilities
- Develop, coordinate, maintain, evaluate, and improve components of the orientation process using evidenced-based practice.
- Facilitate the communication process between management, staff, ancillary departments, and professional contacts across the Franciscan Alliance.
- Serve as a leader in promoting the professional growth of peers.
- Support staff development with educational activities, including remediation, certification, mentoring, regulatory requirements, new equipment/procedures, and EMR updates.
- Assess staff training or education needs by collecting data and feedback.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
