RN - Diabetic Educator

SCHEDULE: Full-time; 36 hours per week; Four days per week; Monday - Friday

The RN Diabetic Educator serves as a liaison between the patient/client who has diabetes, support persons, the referring medical practitioner and other members of the health care team. Assesses patient/client education needs, coordinates all instructional materials and educational tools needed, and adapts the program to each individual who seeks to become well-informed about diabetes management and be in control of his or her disease. Serves as a consultant in the hospital, home or outpatient setting and as an educator for health care providers and other groups and organizations in the community. 

Graduate from an approved professional nursing program and passage of certified diabetes education exam (national). A minimum of 15 hours of continuing education in diabetes management or diabetes education every one year. Current Iowa nursing license. Three years' experience as an RN, including experience with diabetic patients. Understands and utilizes the nursing process; possesses technical skills and knowledge of equipment.