Sanford Health·Bismarck, North Dakota
The Diabetes Educator assesses, diagnoses, educates, and proactively manages patients' diabetes conditions. This includes providing education sessions, developing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
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.
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
29.50 - 44.50
The Diabetes Educator is involved with assessment, diagnosis, educating and proactively manage the patient's condition. 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. This position will be at the Pediatric Clinic with every 7th weekend call rotation at the Medical Center.
Monday - Friday 8am-5pm + 7th weekend Call
Experience is credit to the wage range
Must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing or willing to obtain within three years.
Come join an impactful team and grow your nursing skills!
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.
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.
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. Previous experience and knowledge of Diabetes Management preferred.
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.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in nursing or be willing to obtain one within three years, along with two years of clinical nursing experience. Certification as a Certified Diabetes Educator is required within three years of eligibility.
Market context
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