About this role
100% FTE, day shift, 8:00am - 5:00pm with no weekends. We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered. You will work at the Junction Road Medical Center in Madison, WI.
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We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) – Diabetes Health Educator to:
Bring your CDCES Certification and/or Endocrinology/Diabetes ambulatory RN experience to the UW Health Endocrinology/Diabetes Team!
Provide education to individuals and groups on a wide variety of topics with an emphasis on diabetes education
A passion for education and helping patients manage their diabetes will be crucial to success in this role.
Systematically and continuously collect and asses data related to patient health status in order to develop, execute, and evaluate the plan of care.
Establish goals and strategies for meeting care coordination needs across settings with the patient, family, and/or care providers.
At UW Health, you will have:
An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week parental leave and adoption assistance.
Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Required
- 3 years of RN experience Required
- Experience as a Diabetes Educator Preferred
- Certification by the National Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) required within 2 Yrs Required or
- Board Certified - Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) within 2 Yrs Required and
- Registration as a registered nurse in the state where employed or licensure in a state in the licensure compact Upon Hire Required
- CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.
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About UW Health
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is a 471-bed facility that ranks among the finest academic medical centers in the United States. Frequently cited in publications listing the nation's best health care providers, UW Hospital and Clinics is recognized as a national leader in fields such as cancer treatment, pediatrics, ophthalmology, surgical specialties and organ transplantation.
What you'll do
- The RN Diabetes Health Educator will provide education on diabetes management to individuals and groups, while systematically collecting and assessing patient health data to develop and evaluate care plans. Establishing goals and strategies for care coordination with patients and families is also a key responsibility.
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