Diabetes Nurse Educator
Job Description
Provides nursing care for patients and their families as well as works collaboratively with clinicians and other medical providers to implement the medical care plan.
Trained to provide patient education and support to all patients with diabetes, including gestational diabetes, to help patients self-manage their diabetes and avoid complications.
Creates individualized plans to help patients who are using a variety of self-management approaches including monitoring blood sugars, problem-solving with diabetes devices such as meters, pens, pumps, and sensors, setting realistic goals, and teaching healthy eating and coping behaviors.
Is an active member of the healthcare team and collaborates with clinicians to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Certified Registered Nurse of California (RN).
BLS Healthcare Provider.
CDCES/CDE Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.
Typical Experience
5 years recent relevant experience.
Skills And Knowledge
- Knowledge and understanding of diabetes, including gestational diabetes.
- Ability to demonstrate clinical competence in providing direct care, patient and family education.
- Ability to provide leadership and role modeling among clinical support staff and clinicians.
- Possess telephone triage skills to make patient assessments and provide education.
- Ability to prioritize workflow and manage multiple priorities with demands on time while remaining calm.
Schedule
Day/Evening Schedule.
Hours
Short Hour Shift Hours 8 Days Of The Week.
Requirements
None.
Benefits
No Unions.
Status
Non-Exempt.
Total Compensation
Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.
Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.