Registered Nurse RN Certified Diabetes Educator

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Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Purpose: As part of the diabetes educator team at the Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, this Registered Nurse will work collaboratively with other educators and endocrinologists to provide the highest level of patient care and education training in both 1:1 and group settings. What you will do: Assist Physicians with managing insulin dose adjustments for patients with all types of diabetes and will assist with managing a phone triage line for patients with diabetes-related questions Teach patients how to use their personal and professional continuous glucose monitors, as well as teach patients 1:1 and in groups how to manage their diabetes Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork Minimum Qualifications: Education : Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required Licensure : Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut Certification : BLS (AHA/ARC). Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certificate or work towards obtaining it within 2 years of hire. Experience : 2 or more years of clinical experience Position Highlights and Benefits: Work Schedule: Full Time Day Shift 40 hours/week Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage – starting Day One! Award-winning Hospitals and departments Position will travel to our Hartford and Enfield offices Ministry/Facility Information: Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.