Diabetes Care Specialist

RN, Diabetes Care and Education Specialist OR RDN, Diabetes Care & Education Specialist location: Wabasha, MNtime type: Part timeScheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. At Gundersen Health System, we believe patients of all ages deserve the best care and we strive to make a difference in their lives. Do you believe you have what it takes to be a part of that difference? Be the change you want to see in the world by joining our Diabetes Education Team in Wabasha, MN as eitherRN, Diabetes Care & Education Specialist orRDN, Diabetes Care & Education Specialist What you will get:RN, Diabetes Care & Education Specialist: Pay range $32.03 - $51.15 / hour + based on experience. RDN, Diabetes Care & Education Specialist: Pay range $30.91 - 46.36 / hour + based on experience. Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program Top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work. Work/Life balance to love what you do and where you live. What's Available:0.6 FTE (3 shifts per week - 8 hours/day). Monday - Friday, day shiftsNo Weekends or Holidays! What you will do:Provide LOVE + MEDICINE while supporting patients in the prevention and management of diabetes through individualized education, goal setting, and ongoing support. Work collaboratively with physicians, providers, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive, patient-centered diabetes care. Partner with patients and families to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to successfully manage diabetes and improve overall health. Support our organization’s strong commitment to wellness and prevention, with opportunities to participate in health and wellness initiatives for our employees and the communities we serve. RDN will provide individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for diabetes and other nutrition-related conditions across outpatient, inpatient, and long-term care settings, creating a diverse practice environment and opportunities to maintain and expand clinical nutrition skills. Be part of a collaborative rural healthcare team that values professional growth, teamwork, wellness, and community involvement. What you need (RN):REQUIRED: Associate’s degree in nursing; DESIRED: Bachelor’s degree in nursing with certification as Diabetes Care and Education SpecialistLicense and Certifications (Required): Registered Nurse (RN) licensed minimally in the state of MN. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) within five years of hire date. Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross. What you need (RDN):REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics; DESIRED: Master's degreeLicense and Certifications (Required): Registered as a Dietitian - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Registered Dietitian State Certification or License and some positions may require multiple state licenses. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) within five years of hire date. Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Gundersen Health System, which includes St. Elizabeth's in Wabasha, MN is healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. While we call La Crosse home, our system has 7 hospitals and 65 clinics in neighboring communities. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care combined with the right amount of love. We call it Love + Medicine. If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:Primary Recruiter:Brenda CreightonRecruiter Email Address:blcreigh@emplifyhealth.org We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself! What You Can Expect:Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at homeCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team memberSupport for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses About UsInside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are.Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Explore Life at GundersenA rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.