Diabetes Educator (RN)

Company: Olathe Health System, Inc.
Location: Olathe
Posted on: January 15, 2020

Job Description:

Olathe Health is looking for dedicated and caring professionals to join our system!# If you enjoy an environment of team oriented patient care and an excellent staff of co-workers, you have found the right place!# Olathe Medical Center, Inc, a 300-bed general acute care facility is currently looking for a Diabetes Educator (RN) professional to join our team. Position Description: The Diabetes Educator (RN) is responsible for the education of patients and their families or significant others in the management of diabetes. He/She evaluates individualized needs, then plans and presents targeted education on diabetes management.# The Diabetes Educator is a consultant/change agent utilizing a variety of different formats including continuing education programs, in-services, validations and training sessions on diabetes management, blood glucose testing and related issues.# He/She is skilled in group and individual education and is an active participant in improving the health and well-being of our community. Excellent communication and customer service services skills are a prerequisite. Position Requirements: Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing 2 year/Associate degree required 4 year/Bachelor (BSN) degree preferred Experience: 1-3 years experience required Diabetes education experience preferred Knowledge, Skills: Microsoft Office, Organizational, Verbal Communication, Ability to Multi Task and Prioritize, Customer Relations and Effective use of adult learning principles and change theories knowledge required License, Registration and/or Certification: Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in accordance with the Kansas Nurse Licensure Compact required Healthcare Provider CPR # (American Heart Association or American Red Cross ONLY) required within 7 days from date of hire Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or completion of the CDE certification after 1,000 hours of professional practice experience in diabetes self-management education with a minimum of (400 hours) accrued in the most recent year preceding application. EEO Employer M/F/Disabled/Vet #CB JobSummaryDisplay: Olathe Health is looking for dedicated and caring professionals to join our system! If you enjoy an environment of team oriented patient care and an excellent staff of co-workers, you have found the right place! Olathe Medical Center, Inc, a 300-bed general acute care facility is currently looking for a Diabetes Educator (RN) professional to join our team. Position Description: The Diabetes Educator (RN) is responsible for the education of patients and their families or significant others in the management of diabetes. He/She evaluates individualized needs, then plans and presents targeted education on diabetes management. The Diabetes Educator is a consultant/change agent utilizing a variety of different formats including continuing education programs, in-services, validations and training sessions on diabetes management, blood glucose testing and related issues. He/She is skilled in group and individual education and is an active participant in improving the health and well-being of our community. Excellent communication and customer service services skills are a prerequisite. Position Requirements: Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing 2 year/Associate degree required 4 year/Bachelor (BSN) degree preferred Experience: 1-3 years experience required Diabetes education experience preferred Knowledge, Skills: Microsoft Office, Organizational, Verbal Communication, Ability to Multi Task and Prioritize, Customer Relations and Effective use of adult learning principles and change theories knowledge required License, Registration and/or Certification: Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in accordance with the Kansas Nurse Licensure Compact required Healthcare Provider CPR - (American Heart Association or American Red Cross ONLY) required within 7 days from date of hire Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or completion of the CDE certification after 1,000 hours of professional practice experience in diabetes self-management education with a minimum of (400 hours) accrued in the most recent year preceding application. EEO Employer M/F/Disabled/Vet #CB

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