Diabetes Nurse Educator - 2450 Ashby Avenue | Sutter Health Job

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Organization:

ABSMC-Ashby Campus

Position Overview:

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 Required

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Required

• CDCES/CDE Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Required

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:

Day/Evening

Schedule:

Short Hour

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

8

Employee Status:

Short Hour

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

Pay Range is $91.00 to $120.12 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.