Diabetes Nurse Educator

Organization:

SEBMF-East Bay Medical Foundation

Position Overview:

California Residents ONLY

Provides nursing care for patients and their families as well as works collaboratively with clinicians and other medical providers to implement the medical care plan. Is trained to provide patient education and support to all patients with diabetes, including gestational diabetes in order to help patients self-manage their diabetes and avoid complications. Creates individualized plans to help patients who are using a variety of self management approaches including monitoring blood sugars, problem solving with diabetes devices including meters, pens, pumps and sensors, setting realistic goals, and teaching healthy eating and coping behaviors. Is an active member of the health care team and collaborates with clinicians to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
RN-Registered Nurse of California

CDCES Preferred
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
5 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge and understanding of diabetes, including gestational diabetes.

Ability to demonstrate clinical competence in providing direct care, patient and family education.

Ability to provide leadership and role modeling among clinical support staff and clinicians.

Possess telephone triage skills to make patient assessments and provide education.

Ability to prioritize workflow and manage multiple priorities with demands on time while remaining calm.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $82.94 to $109.47 / hour

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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