RN Diabetes Educator - Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

2d•$32 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Our Pediatric Specialty Clinic is looking for an RN Diabetes Educator to join the team! This role will help coordinate care to ensure families and patients have the treatment, education and resources necessary to manage their diabetes. In addition, our staff along with our pediatric endocrinologists, go to several outreach clinics throughout the region, allowing for increased access to the specialized care that is essential to their health and wellness. This is a great opportunity to work in a clinic setting with a variety of patients! Our clinic is open Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm, no holidays or weekends. This position provides shared call coverage amongst team members on weekends and holidays. Come and be part of our passionate team of pediatric nurses and support staff who provide patient centered care to children in our community!

Requirements

Must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing or willing to obtain within three years.
Two years of experience as a clinical nurse is required with demonstrated leadership skills.
Requires current licensure as a Registered Nurse in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position.
Nurses performing nursing practice over the telephone require licensure in the states where the patients being served reside.
Must hold and maintain certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist from the National Certification Board of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists or obtain that certification within three years when eligible.

Nice To Haves

Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) preferred.
Previous experience and knowledge of Diabetes Management preferred.

Responsibilities

Educates and collaborates with patients on self-care involved in the management of diabetes.
Assesses health status and proactively manages diabetes to improve patient outcomes in various settings, including clinic and hospitals.
Provides initial and on-going social, cultural and learning needs, along with education, goal setting and behavioral interventions to promote diabetes self-management skills and patient empowerment, including but not limited to, intensive insulin management and diabetes technology.
Develops diabetes self-management and support plans.
Educates patients/family on healthy eating, medication management, physical activity, glucose monitoring, and pattern management.
Demonstrates knowledge of pathophysiology, social determinants of health, and evidence-based practice of scope.
Supports quality improvement and documentation to effectively maintain program recognition for an effective Diabetes Self-Management Education program.
Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, referring provider, and others related to diabetes care and support plan.
CDCES will maintain certification on insulin pumps per requirements based upon department needs.
CDCES may provide more complex management recommendations in collaboration with patient and provider according to approved protocols and level of scope.
May provide education or support to community members related to diabetes management or prevention.