RN - Diabetes Educator - Sanford Children's Specialty Clinic - FT Days
Company: Sanford Health
Location: Sioux Falls
Posted on: November 14, 2024
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Job Description:
Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing
not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to
offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly
50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work
of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Facility: Children's Hospital
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 1600 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $29.50 - $44.50
Department Details
We are seeking an Registered Nurse with a passion place for working
with children coupled with diabetes to join our Endocrinology team
at Sanford Children's Specialty Clinic!
Job Summary
Educates patients on self-care involved in the diagnosis of
diabetes; collects patient data to monitor health status and
proactively manage the patient's condition. Organizes diabetes
self-care materials including nutrition, medication, physical
activity and glucose testing. Educates patients on the necessary
lifestyle changes involved in the diagnosis of diabetes.
Demonstrates familiarity with pathophysiology, epidemiology, and
clinical practice consistent with practice level. Collects patient
data on a regular basis, in order to monitor their health status.
Makes suggestions on how to improve health conditions based on the
analysis of patient data; refers patients with specific problems to
other healthcare providers. Applies principles of program and/or
business management to create a climate that supports successful
self-management of diabetes. Educates patients on self-care and
lifestyle changes involved in the diagnosis of diabetes.
Qualifications
Must have a bachelor's degree in nursing or willing to obtain
within three years. Graduate from an accredited nursing program
preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of
Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education
in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for
Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) preferred.
Two years of experience as a clinical nurse is required with
demonstrated leadership skills. Previous experience and knowledge
of Diabetes Management preferred.
Requires current licensure as a Registered Nurse in state(s) of
practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as
required by position. Nurses performing nursing practice over the
telephone require licensure in the states where the patients being
served reside. Must hold certification as a Certified Diabetes
Educator from the National Certification Board of Diabetes
Educators or obtain that certification within three years when
eligible. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying
full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a
variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance,
vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan,
work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to
maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about
Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an
individual with a disability and would like to request an
accommodation for help with your online application, please call
1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer
will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening
as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0203281
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No
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