Registered Nurse (RN) / Per Diem - Diabetes LifeCare Center

Hartford HealthCare•Hartford, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides holistic, quality and cost-effective nursing care for patients/families with diabetes within the institution, service or other primary area of practice with an awareness of the scope of care. Applies the nursing process within the context of the organization’s Framework for Professional Practice. Functions as clinical expert in diabetes. Assists with staff education and development. Assists with development of policies and protocols for care of the patient with diabetes. Delegates and supervises work appropriately. Reports to the Diabetes LifeCare Manager.

Requirements

Current Connecticut RN License
Graduate of an accredited nursing school. ASN Required, BSN preferred.
BLS from the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator) preferred, but not required. Must obtain certification within 2 years of hire.
Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
Type 1 DM
Type 2 DM
Gestational DM
Insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors
Diabetes/Endocrine direct (individual and group) patient education and management a plus.
Some evening class commitment required.
Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.
Knowledge of ADA Clinical Practice Guidelines helpful.

Responsibilities

Provides holistic, quality and cost-effective nursing care for patients/families with diabetes within the institution, service or other primary area of practice with an awareness of the scope of care.
Applies the nursing process within the context of the organization’s Framework for Professional Practice.
Functions as clinical expert in diabetes.
Assists with staff education and development.
Assists with development of policies and protocols for care of the patient with diabetes.
Delegates and supervises work appropriately.