Registered Nurse Clinical Educator Diabetes

• Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
• Facility: Ascension Saint Alexius
• Schedule: Day shift | Part-time

• Create and oversee diabetes education programs that align with ADA standards, focusing on prevention, management, and patient empowerment.
• Work with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and other team members to create and implement individualized care plans for diabetes patients.
• Educate patients and families on self-management strategies, including lifestyle modifications, medication, and self-monitoring techniques.
• Track patient progress, assess program effectiveness, and adjust strategies to ensure optimal diabetes management and adherence to ADA guidelines.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job
  transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Educator specializing in Diabetes Management credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of
  Hire.

Additional Preferences:

• Registered Nurse with CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist) preferred
• Outpatient RN experience strongly preferred
• RN experience working in an endocrinology office, IP acute care (med-surg/cardiology), IP Charge Nurse, or IP/OP Nurse Educator