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Magnet Recognized:  Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has received consecutive ANCC Magnet re-designations for meeting rigorous standards for nursing excellence and job satisfaction.

Culture:  Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera:  Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, Student Loan Repayment Program, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth

 

Avera is currently seeking RN – Diabetes Management Educator!

 

Position Highlights:

Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster. Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care. Career Growth: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified.

Job Summary

The Diabetes Management Educator provides individual and group diabetes self-management education, assists with diabetes patient management as part of a multi-disciplinary team, conducts community and health professional education related to diabetes, and serves as a resource for nursing staff relative to diabetes education and basic nursing care of the diabetes patient.

Education and/or Experience

Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program Bachelor’s degree preferred Experience in diabetes inpatient care and/or diabetes education preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of multi-state licensure required.  Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification required within 24 months. Membership in diabetes-related professional organization(s) preferred.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; 80 hours every 2 weeks On-call 1 weekend per month

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$26.25 - $39.25 per hour

 

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