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Introduction Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at Wesley Medical Center have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a(an) RN Diabetes Patient Educator PRN you can be a part of change.

Benefits Wesley Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include :

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

Colleague recognition program

Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an) RN Diabetes Patient Educator PRN. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Position Summary :

Accountable and responsible for inpatient diabetic education. Works with leadership a nd clinical staff to achieve a high level of education and care for the patient with diabetes. Supports and participates in the development of diabetes related education for patients, significant others and clinical staff. Participates in Staff Development educational endeavors as primary responsibilities allow.

Responsibilities :

Demonstrates the ability to adapt technique / treatment to age of population served, including n ewborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, while providing care / service with respect to cultural differences and spiritual needs.

Assesses patients educational needs related to diabetes management

Provides individualized patient education related to diabetes

Facilitates the learning process for the pediatric through adult patient population, creating a climate conducive to learning

Collaborates with physicians to ensure optimal care of the patient with diabetes

Provides interdisciplinary consultation on educational needs and concerns related to care of the patient with diabetes

Evaluates effectiveness and outcomes of educational endeavors

Identifies internal and external resources available for patients and staff

Demonstrates expertise in the use of computer software

Participates in committees and task forces

Provides input into annual budget for the department

Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Current Licensure in the State of Kansas as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Current Multi-State Licensure as a Registered Nurse

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course through American Heart Assoc. or American Red Cross - Healthcare Provider CPR

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

One year clinical experience in an acute care setting

Preferred :

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or healthcare field

For more than 100 years, Wesley Healthcare has provided exceptional care to thousands of families in Wichita and throughout Kansas and Northern Oklahoma. Wesley Medical Center is a member of the Wesley Healthcare network within Greater Wichita and has been an HCA Healthcare hospital since 1985.

Our physicians treat more than 24,000 patients annually , making Wesley Medical Center the most preferred hospital in Kansas and northern Oklahoma. Additionally, our obstetricians and childbirth staff deliver more than 6,000 babies each year , more than any hospital in a 13-state region.

Home to Wesley Children's Hospital , the region's first and Wichita's only children's hospital, we care for children in a unique space designed specially for kids and their families. And as a Level I Trauma Center and the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Kansas , we are prepared to treat any medical emergency, any time of day.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our RN Diabetes Patient Educator PRN opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.