RN Certified Diabetes Educator

RN Certified Diabetes Educator

Additional Position Details
: FTE: 0.7 | Part Time | 28 hours per week | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM

Starting Wage: $39.91-$54.89 per hour, depending on experience

The RN Diabetes Care and Education Specialist provides outpatient diabetes counseling in group or individual appointments in cooperation with the physician and dietitian. Evaluates, initiates, and manages insulin pump, CGMS systems, and all diabetes tools. Using a high level of critical thinking to evaluate, interpret data, and suggest changes within the same visit. They coordinate the diabetes education survival skills needed for the discharge of hospital inpatients with a primary or secondary diagnosis of diabetes who are referred by a physician or staff nurse.

Mentors and assists non-certified educator RN's. Acts as a resource for diabetes education and information for the medical community. Plans and participates in community education classes, diabetes related health fairs, and staff in-service programs.

Experience

• 2 years of clinical RN experience is required
• Diabetes education experience is preferred

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred
• Experience in the Sweet Success Program for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is preferred

Licensure/Certification s

• RN:
  Registered Nurse licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) is required upon start
• BLS:
  Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon start
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (formerly CDE) is required within 1 year of start
• CPT:
  Certified Pump Trainer is preferred
• Member of AADE
  - American Association of Diabetes Educators is preferred

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Competitive Pay
  :
  Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation. Managers and above are eligible for incentive bonuses.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Paid Time Off
  :
  Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
• Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.

At Asante, we are guided by our values:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and to employing and advancing qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.