RN Diabetes Educator - Dickinson Clinic
About The Position
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. A diabetes educator's daily tasks revolve around empowering individuals with diabetes to effectively manage their condition through education and support. This includes providing one-on-one and group education sessions, developing personalized care plans, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. They also play a crucial role in staying updated on the latest diabetes management techniques and participating in community outreach. Come join an impactful team and grow your nursing skills! Summary Educates patients on self-care involved in the diagnosis of diabetes; collects patient data to monitor health status and proactively manage the patient's condition.
Requirements
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing or willing to obtain within three years.
- 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.
- 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 certification as a Certified Diabetes Educator from the National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators or obtain that certification within three years when eligible.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience and knowledge of Diabetes Management preferred.
Responsibilities
- Organizes diabetes self-care materials including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing.
- Educates patients on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in the diagnosis of diabetes.
- Demonstrates familiarity with pathophysiology, epidemiology, and clinical practice consistent with practice level.
- Collects patient data on a regular basis, in order to monitor their health status.
- Makes suggestions on how to improve health conditions based on the analysis of patient data; refers patients with specific problems to other healthcare providers.
- Applies principles of program and/or business management to create a climate that supports successful self-management of diabetes.
- Educates patients on self-care and lifestyle changes involved in the diagnosis of diabetes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
