Registered Nurse Certified Diabetes Educator

Job Summary and Qualifications

Captures and coordinates educational opportunities for diabetic patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include needs assessment, goal setting, method implementation, evaluation, and instruction of educational activities. Also involves creating opportunities to enhance the educational function related to diabetes.

Assumes leadership in the role of program coordinator. Assesses and addresses client needs, providing necessary education and resources to assist with diabetes management. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to achieve these goals.

What You Will Do in This Role

• Maintains and ensures the functionality of simulation- and education-based technologies to minimize downtime.
• Assesses and resolves equipment failures promptly.
• Evaluates simulation- and education-based technology results to identify areas for improvement in customer satisfaction and patient experience.
• Operates and assists with simulators and task trainers during various training sessions.
• Provides orientation, consultation, and support for simulation laboratory procedures, including the use of materials and operation of equipment.
• Identifies performance opportunities or training needs related to clinical simulation.
• Provides coaching, development, and training to improve staff performance.

Qualifications You Will Need

• Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start date (RN).
• Registered Nurse (RN).
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) within 12 months of certification eligibility.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree.
• No travel required.
• No experience required.

Benefits

Las Palmas Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, life, career, and retirement of its colleagues. This includes:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.

Additional benefits include fertility and family building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

About Las Palmas Medical Center

Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso, Texas. It is home to the region’s only kidney transplant center and offers a wide range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare, a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute multiple times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

About HCA Healthcare

HCA Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider that leverages its size to make a real impact in the industry. The company is dedicated to advancing the practice of nursing and providing exceptional care to patients. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Application Information

The Talent Acquisition team at Las Palmas Medical Center is reviewing applications for the Registered Nurse Certified Diabetes opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.