RN - Diabetes Program
St. Tammany Parish Hospital•Covington, LA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Registered Nurse is a licensed registered nurse responsible and accountable for providing diabetes education in inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as through community and professional education services. The position is based in Covington, Louisiana, at St. Tammany Health System. The scheduled workweek is 32 hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited program for the specific healthcare professional field (Registered Nurse).
- Current state licensure.
- At least three years of clinical experience.
- Current BLS certification through an International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR)-provided course; the course must include a manikin check-off.
- Good physical health and ability to stand, sit, or walk for long periods.
- Ability to lift at least 20 pounds.
- Ability to work with a moderate level of noise.
- Physical effort includes constant talking, hearing, and seeing; frequent reaching; and occasional lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, and handling/feeling.
Nice To Haves
- Diabetes education experience in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting is highly preferred.
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification is strongly preferred. Applicants are encouraged to complete the certification examination within six months of obtaining the required experience hours and no later than two years from the date of hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide diabetes education in inpatient settings.
- Provide diabetes education in outpatient settings.
- Provide community education services.
- Provide professional education services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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