RN Diabetes Health Educator

About the role

Be part of something remarkable Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Registered Nurse- Diabetes Health Educator to:

Responsibilities

• Provide education to individuals and groups on a wide variety of topics with an emphasis on diabetes education
• Systematically and continuously collect and assess data related to patient health status in order to develop, execute, and evaluate the plan of care
• Establish goals and strategies for meeting care coordination needs across settings with the patient, family, and/or care providers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• 3 years of RN experience (Required)
• Experience as a Diabetes Educator (Preferred)
• Certification by the National Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) required within 2 Yrs (Required) OR Board Certified - Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) within 2 Yrs (Required)
• Registration as a registered nurse in the state where employed or licensure in a state in the licensure compact (Upon Hire Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification (Upon Hire Required)

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety
• Strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice
• Place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
• Opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Schedule

Work Schedule: 90 FTE%, Day Shift, Monday-Friday, 8am-5 pm. Hours may vary based upon the operational needs of the department. You will work at 20 South Park Street, Madison, WI.