Diabetes Educator RN

Description

Location : UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, US : CO : Colorado Springs

Department : Hyperbaric Chamber

FTE : PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift : Days

Pay : $38.91 - $60.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary :

Provides diabetes education to patients, caregivers, staff, and the community.

Responsibilities :

Provides diabetes self-management education and training to patients with diabetes and their family members utilizing curriculum approved by the American Diabetes Association.

Works collaboratively with multi-disciplinary diabetes care team to implement plan of care.

Reinforces diabetes education and instruction to staff nurses and support staff.

Develops and distributes educational materials to community.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements :

• Minimum Required Education : Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Required Licensure / Certification : State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Preferred : CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist) as defined by the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) or board certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) by the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES). Relevant life support certification as determined at position level.

Minimum Experience : 2 years nursing experience.

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