Diabetes Research Nurse

Exciting opportunity for an individual to be part of a team working on cutting edge research at International Diabetes Center (IDC), a world-renowned organization dedicated to providing the best possible care for people with diabetes or who are at risk for diabetes. Opportunities to enhance your gifts and skills within the various divisions of the IDC.

Enthusiastic and passionate about offering the latest in treatments for people with diabetes.

Knowledgeable in current diabetes technology, including insulin pumps and CGM.

Experience with adult and pediatric patients with diabetes.

Experience with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Desire to continually learn and handle a variety of responsibilities.

Strong attention to detail for working in a regulated research environment.

Independently oversees and provides patient care management and education, conducts research using sound nursing judgment, critical thinking, and clinical knowledge and skills. Serves as a mentor/resource to other research and education staff. Provides clinical consultative, educational and research support. Collaborates with primary care and specialty departments within the organization. Interacts with the community and external customers, and disseminates knowledge and expertise to other health professionals.

Study coordination and management of studies for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Provide direct patient care, education and management of study participants. Ensure compliance with FDA, GCP and organizational regulations, policies and procedures.

BA, BS, AD, in Nursing from a college or university, current RN licensure in the state of Minnesota plus one to three years of experience as an RN, Master’s Degree desirable.

• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and problem-solving skills
• Understands and applies teaching/learning principles
• Works independently, as well as collaboratively, displaying effective communication skills
• Supportive of team members
• Works in concert with team members and interdisciplinary staff
• Strong prioritization, multi-tasking skills and ability to handle large workload.

This position requires direct patient contact:
Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.

This position requires familiarity and compliance with matters of law, regulations and internal policies affecting the employment relationship, (including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, discrimination and harassment laws).

Certification Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or other applicable certification preferred.

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