What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diabetic Nurse Educator (RN) position at Wilmington Treatment Center?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB FUNCTIONS
- Notify physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or
change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc. - Ensure nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed
upon admission. - Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
- Accurately administer medications per ordered note and document accurate count of controlled
substance medication administration on required documents. - Responsible for completing admission and discharge processed efficiently and accurately as directed.
- Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, being respectful to
personal space, giving patient direct attention and maintaining rational detachment.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited university.
- Licensed as a registered nurse in NC.
- Current certification as a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES)
- 1 year experience as a CDCES in a healthcare setting.
- Considerable knowledge/experience in nursing philosophy, policy, practices, and procedures.
- Min 3 yrs Clinical experience combined/related to teaching experience.
- Ability to work with male and female , adult (18 ) substance abuse/dually diagnosed population
- CPI and CPR Required (provided by the facility)
BENEFIT/COMPENSATION (after 30 days of employment):
- Vacation/Sick/Extended Sick
- Personal/Holiday time
- Short term and Long term disability
- Free onsite employee fitness center
- Free meals
- Employee Discount program
- Employee Fun events
- Annual Performance Review and Merit Increase Review
- Salary increases for obtaining education degrees, professional certification and/or licensure (based on program of study/ field of certification and licensure)
- License/Certification renewal and CEU reimbursement
If you are someone who believes in putting patients and co-workers first, Wilmington Treatment Center may be the right fit for you! New grads are welcome!!
For the 5th consecutive year, Wilmington Treatment Center has been recognized by Newsweek magazine as one of the best Addiction Treatment Centers in the US. We are North Carolina's premier substance abuse recovery hospital and rehabilitation center located in the beachside community of Wilmington, NC. What began as a 22 bed hospital on one campus in 1984 has grown into a 260 bed hospital spanning 3 campuses - and we are still growing! We are a team of professionals dedicated to helping our patients begin their recovery from the disease of addiction. Even though we are growing, we still maintain that feeling of a close-knit community. We offer a fantastic comprehensive benefit package, a great team of co-workers as well as the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Experience
Required- 1 year(s): Experience as a CDCES in a Healthcare setting
- 3 year(s): Nursing Experience
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Nursing/Healthcare
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Reg Nurse
Skills
Required- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Leadership
Behaviors
Required- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Required- Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
