Registered Nurse - Certified Diabetes Care Education Specialist (RN-CDCES)

Description

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to join our team in a patient monitoring role, providing exceptional care to patients with diabetes using telecommunications. As a Patient Monitoring RN/CDCES, you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive and personalized diabetes care.

Essential Duties

• Provide patient care to individuals diagnosed with diabetes primarily via phone.
• Perform routine clinical tasks, including collecting patient history, assessing patient needs, and accurately documenting information in electronic health records.
• Provide diabetes self-management education to patients about diabetes management, including medication administration, insulin usage, blood sugar monitoring, recognizing signs of hypo/hyperglycemia, healthy eating habits, and lifestyle modifications.
• Offer clinical support and encouragement to patients, helping them navigate the challenges of living with type 2 diabetes.
• Schedule follow-up appointments, coordinate care plans, and ensure efficient communication between patients, healthcare providers, and the care team.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in diabetes management and treatment to provide evidence-based assistance to patients and support the healthcare team.
• Adhere to all HIPAA regulations and maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in diabetes management and treatment to provide informed assistance to patients and the healthcare team.
• Adhere to all privacy regulations and always maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) multi-state nurse licensure compact license required
• Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification required
• Experience in remote patient monitoring or telehealth setting is a plus.
• Strong clinical assessment skills with the ability to triage and escalate care when needed.
• Comfortable spending majority of day assisting patients via phone.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients, healthcare professionals, and other team members.
• Compassionate and empathetic nature, with a genuine desire to help patients manage their diabetes effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance coverage

Paid time off and Holiday Pay

Growth opportunities

401k with potential for company match