RN Diabetes Health Educator- Pediatrics

Registered Nurse – Diabetes Health Educator
- Pediatrics

Work Schedule:

90% FTE, Day Shift, Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. Hours may vary based on operational needs of the department. You will work at the Pediatric Specialty Clinic at Deming Way in Middleton, WI.

Pay:
Pay range is based on a full-time (100%) position. Salary is pro-rated based on FTE.

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We are seeking a Registered Nurse – Diabetes Health Educator
- Pediatrics to:

• Bring your CDCES Certification and/or BC-ADM Certification and/or Diabetes ambulatory RN experience and/or Pediatric Inpatient Diabetes experience to the UW Health Pediatric Specialty Clinic.
• Provide education to pediatric patients and their families 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 assess 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.
• 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.
• Acuity-based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Required

Work Experience:

• 3 years of RN experience Required
• Experience as a Diabetes Educator Preferred

Licenses &

Certifications:

• 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

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging:

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.