Diabetes Educator

How have you impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career, all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system.

The Diabetes Educator functions as a caregiver for patients with diabetes in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position directs and oversees the care provided by other caregivers in the in-patient setting through education, delegation, validation, evaluation and coordination. The Diabetes Educator is responsible for assessment and education of patients and family members in the MOLLY Diabetes Education Center in the out-patient setting. This position functions in utilizing principles of the nursing process by organizing, delivering, delegating and coordinating nursing care to the assigned patients and their families.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• BSN.
• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.
• Minimum of two years in diabetes patient care.
• Experience in staff, patient education.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Master's Degree.
• Maintain professional continuing educational requirements.
• Ability to relate to physicians, patients, families, and staff.
• Ability to communicate needs to APN/Manager of center in an appropriate manner.
• Actively seeks to advance knowledge in attending appropriate seminars and programs.
• Demonstrates professional investment in the commitment to patient diabetes education and high standards of care.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• Certified Diabetes Educator. 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!