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

• 2 years experience in the field of diabetes care and education is preferred.

• 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

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds and comprehensive programs, we offer opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and a partner to the U.S. Army’s PaYS program. We provide training and development opportunities, including a Nurse Residency Program for new grads, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; retirement options with 401K match; tuition assistance; onsite training and education opportunities; employee discounts and more.

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