CLN RN Diabetic Educator; HH Peds Endo and Diabetes

Overview

The Diabetes Educator identifies patient needs and priorities for education used on assessment for adult and pediatric patient population. Needs to be able to apply in–depth knowledge of diabetes in the care of infant, children, and adolescent patients and their families. Provide education and consultation on the management and/or prevention of diabetes.

• Education Required
  • Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
• License, Certification and/or Registration
  • Current Alabama or Multistate Nursing license with the Alabama Board of Nursing required
  • Require dietetic registration and licensure or nursing licensure within provisional period.
  • Must be a Certified Diabetes Educator or working toward certification in diabetes education within provisional period.
  • Must be a Certified Diabetes Educator within 2 years of hire
• Experience
  • 2 years experience in the field of diabetes care and education is preferred.
• Additional Skills/Abilities
  • Effective verbal and written skills. Ability to communicate with people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds
  • Works as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary pediatric diabetes care team (MDs, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, and social worker)
  • Demonstrates expert knowledge of diabetes by providing current, fact-based information

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report
. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the

Top 100 Hospital s in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse.

We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.

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Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401

Korganization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement;
On-site training and education opportunities;
Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

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