What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Diabetes Health Educator position at UW Health?
90% FTE, Day shifts with no weekends. We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered. You will work at the Junction Road Medical Center in Madison, WI.
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We are seeking a (Registered Nurse - Diabetes Health Educator ) to:
- Bring your CDCES Certification and/or Endocrinology/Diabetes ambulatory RN experience to the UW Health Endocrinology/Diabetes Team!
- Provide education to individuals and groups on a wide variety of topics with an emphasis on diabetes education
- A passion for education and helping patients manage their diabetes will be crucial to success in this role.
- Systematically and continuously collect and asses 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.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
- A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
- A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Required
Work Experience
- 3 years of RN experience Required
- Experience as a Diabetes Educator Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- 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
- 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
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.
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