R N Diabetes Clinician Per Diem
Assesses, treats, and tracks pregnant patients with diabetes and adult diabetic patients across all areas of the Department of Medicine. Interviews patients, evaluates diabetes status, provides instruction and education, and maintains accurate records. Designs and implements educational programs and materials, serves as a resource for patients and staff, and collaborates with healthcare teams. Assists in administrative management and decision-making for the department.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates competency in clinical care and assessment of all patient populations, individually and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Provides assessment and treatment for diabetes patients within the Department.
- Educates patients to ensure understanding of their care and treatment.
- Maintains appropriate patient and program files.
- Serves as a resource for patients, hospital staff, and the community on diabetes in pregnancy.
- Oversees activities of the Assistant Diabetes Clinician.
- Preserves and protects patient confidentiality.
- Performs other job-related duties as required or requested.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree with current RN Licensure in the State of Rhode Island or Bachelor’s degree in community/clinical nutrition with current RD Licensure in the State of Rhode Island.
- Master’s Degree in a related field preferred.
- Must maintain Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) and/or Certified Diabetes Outpatient Educator (CDOE) certification.
- Additional training in diabetes mellitus required.
- Five to seven years of direct clinical care experience.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; fluency in English.
About Us
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—is a trusted, integrated health care organization driving medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and developing renowned services and innovative programs. CNE engages in critical community health discussions and is transforming the future of health care.