RN Staff - Diabetes Educator (On-Call)

As the third largest not-for-profit health system in the United States, we are committed to providing for the needs of our communities – especially for those who are poor and vulnerable – across Alaska, California, Montana, Oregon and Washington.

* Provide diabetes education that is based on the needs assessment of the individual and family in both a group setting and on an individual basis. * Leverage the appropriate educational technology and adult learning methodology to increase knowledge, skills, and competencies of the person with diabetes. * Possess sufficient diabetes knowledge to provide safe, competent care to persons with or at risk for diabetes. * Be accountable for the delivery and supervision of safe, quality care that is individualized for the assigned patients and follow the nursing process in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act (assessment, planning implementation, evaluation). * Access, analyze, customize, coordinate and communicate the patient’s plan of care and activities collaboratively with other members of the health care team. Families and or significant others will be included within the plan of care as appropriate. * Direct, delegate and manage the care delivered by colleagues and subordinates. * Perform all duties in a manner that respects and supports the family centered care model.

* Must be a graduate of an accredited/approved School of Nursing. * Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska at time of hire. * Certified as a diabetes educator through the national Certification Board for Diabetes Educators is preferred or must obtain certification within 2 years of hire. **Preferred qualifications for this position include:** * One year Registered Nurse experience as a diabetes educator is preferred or minimum of two years Registered Nurse experience in an acute care or outpatient setting.