Diabetes Care & Educ Spec RN
- Parkview Health
- Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Job Description
Diabetes Care & Educ Spec RN
Job Info
Job Description
Summary
The Diabetes Care & Education Specialist RN (DCES) provides expert inpatient and outpatient education for individuals with diabetes in alignment with Parkview Health Standards of Care and American Diabetes Association (ADA) accreditation guidelines.
This role integrates clinical expertise with self-management education to promote optimal health outcomes for patients with diabetes and related comorbidities. The DCES collaborates with patients to establish individualized goals, supports behavior change, and promotes lifelong self-management to improve quality of life.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Delivering evidence-based diabetes education and clinical care.
- Reviewing medications for therapeutic effectiveness.
- Collaborating with interprofessional teams to develop and evaluate patient-centered care plans.
- Documenting all patient interactions accurately and promptly in the EMR.
Qualifications
Education
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) – Required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Required within 3 years of start date.
Licensure & Certification
- Current RN License – State Board of Nursing.
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) – Preferred.
- Current CPR certification – Required.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of RN experience in a clinical setting – Preferred.
Qualifications
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrates excellent customer service and ability to prioritize and work independently.
- Proficient in applying evidence-based practice and clinical judgment.
Be your best. Be a Parkview nurse.
You wanted to help others, so you chose a career in nursing. Now choose the health system that can help you be your best — Parkview. We’re the healthcare leader in northeast Indiana, with 10 hospitals, Magnet status and everything you need to launch or grow a great career in nursing. Our team, comprised of over 13,000 co-workers, is dedicated to improving the health and inspiring the well-being of individuals and families in communities throughout northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.
Great compensation and benefits.
At Parkview, we provide a Total Rewards program that includes great compensation and benefits, a work/life balance and learning opportunities to enhance your career and personal life.
- Compensation – Great compensation package, sign-on bonus (Up to $40,000 for critical needs areas), relocation bonus
- Benefits – Competitive benefit discounts and plan flexibility through Signature Care PPO network, Parkview Employee Assistance Program, Parkview Workplace Wellness
Tuition Assistance – If you want to go back to school, whether for personal or professional reasons, Parkview wants to help. We offer tuition assistance to any eligible co-worker after just six months of continuous employment with Parkview.
Student Loan Payback Program – Have large student loans to pay back? As a Parkview nurse, you’re eligible to receive student loan payback dollars from Parkview.
Nursing Residency Program - At Parkview we offer an environment focused on personal and professional growth, while supporting our nurses as they transition from student to professional nurse. Our Nurse Residency Program is designed to give you the confidence and skills you need to grow a successful career, providing excellent care to every person, every day.
Creative employment opportunities.
Parkview Travel Program – We understand there are many seasons in life, and your career should reflect your desire to grow when and where it’s right for you. That’s why our Travel RN program offers assignments lasting three to nine months, giving you the opportunity to expand your career while also providing the flexibility you desire.
Parkview RN Hotel Program – We know the thought of relocating to a new community can be a hard decision. Parkview offers lodging assistance to RNs who live over 50 mile from their Parkview hospital location – allowing you to see what it’s like to be part of our team before relocating to northeast Indiana.
A culture that just feels right.
At Parkview, we are known for our quality of care, innovation and collaboration among all care team members. Our culture can be seen and felt when walking through our front door and continues into the clinical care areas and administrative offices. Our nurses and leadership display shared values, friendliness, genuine compassion and a dedication to providing excellent care to every person, every day. But this caring continues beyond our doors as well. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit health system, Parkview also gives back to the community. Each year, we sponsor numerous outreach initiatives to address the health priorities of our region. Because at Parkview, we believe in better – not just for patients, but for the entire community.