RN Diabetes Health Educator- Pediatrics
About The Position
We are seeking a Registered Nurse – Diabetes Health Educator- Pediatrics to bring your CDCES Certification and/or BC-ADM and/or Diabetes ambulatory RN experience to the UW Health Pediatric Specialty Clinic. You will provide education to pediatric patients and their families on a wide variety of topics with an emphasis on diabetes education. A passion for education and helping patients manage their diabetes will be crucial to success in this role. You will systematically and continuously collect and assess data related to patient health status in order to develop, execute, and evaluate the plan of care. You will also establish goals and strategies for meeting care coordination needs across settings with the patient, family, and/or care providers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Required
- 3 years of RN experience Required
- Certification by the National Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) required within 2 Yrs Required or Board Certified - Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) within 2 Yrs Required
- Registration as a registered nurse in the state where employed or licensure in a state in the licensure compact Upon Hire Required
- CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Diabetes Educator Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide education to pediatric patients and their families on a wide variety of topics with an emphasis on diabetes education.
- Systematically and continuously collect and assess data related to patient health status in order to develop, execute, and evaluate the plan of care.
- Establish goals and strategies for meeting care coordination needs across settings with the patient, family, and/or care providers.
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- paid time off
- retirement plans
- two-week parental leave
- adoption assistance
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
- Acuity-based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
- A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
- A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
