RN Diabetes Educator

Summary

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 sign on for Registered Nurses with 0-3 years of experience and $20,000 for experienced Registered Nurses with greater than 3 years of experience!

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time RN position.
  
  Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

What we do here changes the world. Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America. That's where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. We want to take care of the team that cares for our communities. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): The longer you stay, the more time off you'll accrue!
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Family Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
• Wellness programs that include: Health and well-being, employee assistance, financial and emotional well-being, healthy payback programs and much more!

How did we become recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes? It's simple: we believe in investing in our care team.

• You're valued. In 2021 alone, MaineHealth invested over $100 million in compensation for our team.
• Your safety comes first. We prioritize the health and safety of all care team members, providing appropriate personal protective equipment, testing and access to additional wellness benefits.
• Your career matters. Learn and grow with MaineHealth through our training and education opportunities.

Your Role:

This position is a registered nurse (RN) who exercises independent judgment in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for outpatients with diabetes. This RN assures continued ADA certification of the Diabetes Self-Management Training (DMST) education program by continuously meeting ADA requirements. This position collaborates with the Medical Staff, Dietitians, Nursing Staff, Administration, support and ancillary services personnel to assure safe, quality outpatient care. Other duties may be as requested or delegated by Practice Manager.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

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   1. Education: Graduate of an accredited School or Nursing. Completion of the New Instructor Training Program provided by the State of Maine Diabetes Control Project.
   2. License/Certifications: Currently licensed in the State of Maine as a Registered Professional Nurse. Certified Diabetes Educator preferred.
   3. Experience: At least 2 years' clinical experience including previous experience in patient teaching and/or the delivery of other types of educational programs.
   4. Affiliation with American Diabetes Association recommended.
   5. Affiliation with American Association of Diabetes Educators recommended.
   6. Affiliation with Maine Association of Diabetes Educators recommended.
   7. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
   8. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
   9. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, employees, physicians, customers and/or boards of directors.