Diabetes Nurse Educator-Medicine

Diabetes Educator RN - FT - Day - Maternal Fetal Medicine Pennington NJ page is loaded## Diabetes Educator RN - FT - Day - Maternal Fetal Medicine Pennington NJlocations: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR108336Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a **full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)** position. part-time).**Pay Range:**$80,350.40 - $118,727.96**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Position Overview*** Provides clinical management and diabetes self-management education to diabetes patients in conjunction with LIPs. Plans and presents programs to meet the assessed learning needs of healthcare providers including patients and community as required.* Participates in developing, updating, and maintaining educational materials. Enhances diabetes education by involving patients and families and other caretakers as appropriate in the teaching and learning process.* Formulates individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and interprets the trends in specific patient populations to achieve best practice. Develops education programs incorporating aspects of cultural diversity of population served in a collaborative environment.* Exercises discretion and judgement when providing nutritional assessments in collaboration with registered dietician and formulates individualized meal plans.* Uses an integrative and collaborative multidisciplinary approach to diabetes care and education, that results in enhanced patient outcomes. Demonstrates effective teaching skills and uses a variety of instructional methods and teaching strategies.* Assists with ensuring compliance with JCAHO, DOH, Magnet, and other regulatory agency standards. Participates in activities that promote and expand the reputation and the services of the diabetes programs* Performs other nursing functions and assists co-workers in the practice flexibly and as needed.## MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS* Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Must attain Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification within one year of hire.* Experience: One year previous experience as a registered nurse in an outpatient facility or acute care healthcare facility.* Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse - NJ* Knowledge and Skills: Strong working knowledge base of endocrine/diabetic care.* Special Training: Basic Computer skills.* Talk or Hear* Lifting Floor to Waist 25 lbs. Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing* Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Dust/Particulate Matter**This position is eligible for the following benefits:*** Medical Plan* Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy* Dental Plan* Vision Plan* Flexible Spending Account (FSA)- Healthcare FSA- Dependent Care FSA* Retirement Savings and Investment Plan* Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance* Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance* Disability Benefits - Long Term Disability (LTD)* Disability Benefits - Short Term Disability (STD)* Employee Assistance Program* Commuter Transit* Commuter Parking* Supplemental Life Insurance- Voluntary Life Spouse- Voluntary Life Employee- Voluntary Life Child* Voluntary Legal Services* Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance* Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance* Voluntary Pet Insurance* Paid Time-Off ProgramThe pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. J-18808-Ljbffr Capital Health