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Job description
Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.
Facility: North Peds Clinic ALocation: Bismarck, NDAddress: 765 W Interstate Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503, USAShift: 8 Hours - Day ShiftsJob Schedule: Full timeWeekly Hours: 40.00Salary Range: 29.50 - 44.50
Department Details
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.
Job Summary
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.
Qualifications
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.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
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Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
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Worksite address
underwood, ND, 58576, US
Who can apply
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