Diabetes Educator RN

Position Qualifications:

• Must have completed a program of education in nursing from an NLN approved institution.
• Minimum Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• BSN or MSN preferred.
• New graduates (with relevant license-see below) may be considered.
• Two (2) years experience in a clinical health setting preferred.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with a variety of disciplines for project completion.
• Background in Diabetes Education preferred.
• Valid license in good standing in the State of Alaska as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Must obtain valid CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist) certification within 2 yrs.
• Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Work in a typical office, hospital, and village clinic setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of PC computers.
• Ability to operate diabetes care medical equipment such as glucometer, ht./weight scale, etc.
• Requires travel to villages via small plane/sub-arctic conditions, moderate lifting of equipment, occasional long working hours.
• Strong knowledge base in the field of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and public health.
• Cross cultural communication skills essential.
• Bi-lingual (Yup’ik/English) preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $114,296.00 - $148,584.80 per year

Medical Specialty:

• Public Health

Schedule:

• Day shift

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certified Diabetes Educator (Preferred)
• RN License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $114,296 - $148,585