Registered Nurse RN Certified Diabetes Educator

Employment Type: Full time, Day Shift

About the Role

As part of the diabetes educator team at the Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, this Registered Nurse will work collaboratively with other educators and endocrinologists to provide the highest level of patient care and education training in both 1:1 and group settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physicians with managing insulin dose adjustments for patients with all types of diabetes and will assist with managing a phone triage line for patients with diabetes-related questions
• Teach patients how to use their personal and professional continuous glucose monitors, as well as teach patients 1:1 and in groups how to manage their diabetes
• Demonstrate problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required
• Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Connecticut
• BLS (AHA/ARC) certification
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certificate or work towards obtaining it within 2 years of hire
• 2 or more years of clinical experience

Benefits

• Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage – starting Day One
• Award-winning Hospitals and departments

Schedule

Full Time Day Shift, 40 hours/week

About the Organization

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, is a 617-bed hospital and a major teaching hospital, serving as a Level 1 Trauma Center. Other entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.