Registered Nurse (RN) - Diabetes Education | 30 hours per week | Diabetes Education Clinic

## Registered Nurse (RN) - Diabetes Education | 30 hours per week | Diabetes Education Clinic Apply locations:
West Burlington, Iowa:
Mt. Pleasant, Iowatime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition :
R-08944
** Minimum Hiring Wage:
** From $32.53 per hour
** Job Details:
** Fully Benefit Eligible!
Scheduled

Hours:

8:00am - 4:30pm    This position would cover Henry County Health Center and the West Burlington campus.
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* Job Description:

** A clinically competent, registered nurse who delivers specialized care to the patient in the health care continuum utilizing the nursing processes of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Provides education and counseling to patient and their families regarding diabetes self-care. Teaches patients in an individual or group setting on the importance of wellness.

Promote healthy lifestyles for diabetic patient to instill in their everyday living such as portion control, healthy food choices and exercise to manage their disease. Participates in projects related to area of specialty. Collaborates with and serves as a resource for other health professionals to promote delivery of quality services and patient education within the organization as well as the community.

Effectively coordinates patient care with other health team members, while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Capable of adapting to a changing environment.

** What you will do
*** Instruct individuals, families and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and develop health improvement programs.
* Educate patient/ families about diabetes technology
* Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
* Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
* Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues and concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing.
* Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
* Perform administrative and managerial functions, such as report management and project development.
* Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
* Refer patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance.
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* Qualifications:

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* ** Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required**
* ** Registered Nurse Iowa Board of Nursing (IBON) (United States of America) Required
*** Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid - American Heart Association within 60 Days Required
* Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days Required
* Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days Required
* Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
* current health related experience within the past five (5) years Preferred
* 4-6 years experience in pertinent clinical specialty Preferred
* Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
* Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
* Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
* Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
* Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
* The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
* The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
** Benefits:
**** We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:
*** Competitive base pay
* Matching retirement programs
* Health, Dental and Vision plans
* Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
* Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
* Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
* Paid time off (PTO)
* Education Assistance Program
* Employee Assistance Program
* Employee Referral Bonus Program
* Discounted cafeteria meals
* Paid Parental Leave
* Employee Service Recognition program
* Voluntary plans including:
Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
* Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants will receive…