Registered Nurse Clinical Educator Diabetes
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- Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
- Facility: Ascension Saint Alexius
- Schedule: Day shift | Part-time
- Create and oversee diabetes education programs that align with ADA standards, focusing on prevention, management, and patient empowerment.
- Work with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and other team members to create and implement individualized care plans for diabetes patients.
- Educate patients and families on self-management strategies, including lifestyle modifications, medication, and self-monitoring techniques.
- Track patient progress, assess program effectiveness, and adjust strategies to ensure optimal diabetes management and adherence to ADA guidelines.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job
transfer date required. - Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Educator specializing in Diabetes Management credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of
Hire.
Additional Preferences:
- Registered Nurse with CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist) preferred
- Outpatient RN experience strongly preferred
- RN experience working in an endocrinology office, IP acute care (med-surg/cardiology), IP Charge Nurse, or IP/OP Nurse Educator