RN Diabetes Educator
Rockford, IL
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,466/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse Diabetes Educator
Location: Rockford, Illinois
Employment Type: Contract (13 weeks)
Shift: Monday to Friday, Day Shift (40 hours/week)
Job Summary
Provide compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care focused on diabetes education for patients and families living with diabetes mellitus. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary diabetes management team to develop and execute individualized patient care plans. May float to various units based on clinical competency and departmental needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Utilize the nursing process and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members in patient care.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments following nursing standards, policies, and state laws.
- Document care according to standards.
- Develop, initiate, and execute individualized patient care plans, including patient and family education.
- Participate in department/unit performance improvement and shared governance activities.
- Provide clinical expertise and guidance to other units/departments supporting patient care continuity.
- Apply critical thinking to ensure patient safety and experience; escalate issues appropriately.
- Act as a resource for staff regarding patient education programs and materials.
- Advocate for patients addressing clinical, psychosocial, and financial issues.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a diabetes educator
- Diabetes educator experience within the last year
Additional Information
- Work schedule is Monday through Friday, day shift.
- May include variable shifts, weekends, holidays, and/or on-call hours as needed.
- Ability to float to various units based on clinical competency.
This position is ideal for a nurse with diabetes education certification seeking a contract role focused on patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Rockford, IL
As a travel nurse in Rockford, IL here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Rockford, IL is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- Average summer highs in Rockford, IL are around 83°F, while winter lows can drop to around 14°F, so be prepared for both warm summers and cold winters.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Rockford, IL, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially with the help of local real estate agencies and online rental platforms.
- Rockford, IL is car-friendly with easily navigable roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger metropolitan areas.
- Rockford, IL has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues in the area may include allergies and respiratory conditions.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities in the area.
- Rockford, IL offers a variety of things to do, including a vibrant restaurant scene, cultural and art museums, music venues, sports facilities, and outdoor attractions such as the Anderson Japanese Gardens and the River District along the Rock River.
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