Registered Nurse, Diabetes Education

Great River Health

Registered Nurse delivering specialized diabetes education and patient care at health care facilities. Responsibilities include health assessments, patient education, and coordinating care for diabetic patients.

Posted 7/31/2026part-timeWest Burlington • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and education, particularly in diabetes management and health promotion. Proficient in collaborating with healthcare teams and adapting to dynamic clinical environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Nurse Iowa Board of Nursing (IBON)Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid CertificationChild Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter CertificationDependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentCare PlanningDiabetes EducationHealth Maintenance CounselingProject DevelopmentRecord ManagementVital Signs MonitoringCurriculum DesignBehavioral AssessmentHealth Improvement Program Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityCommunicationPatient AdvocacyTeaching

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Cardiac Life Support & First AidChild Abuse Iowa Mandatory ReporterDependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter

Industry Keywords

Clinical CompetenceHealth Care ContinuumPatient EducationWellness PromotionDisease Prevention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

A clinically competent, registered nurse who delivers specialized care to the patient in the health care continuum utilizing the nursing processes of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation.
May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.
Provides education and counseling to patient and their families regarding diabetes self-care.
Teaches patients in an individual or group setting on the importance of wellness.
Promote healthy lifestyles for diabetic patient to instill in their everyday living such as portion control, healthy food choices and exercise to manage their disease.
Participates in projects related to area of specialty.
Collaborates with and serves as a resource for other health professionals to promote delivery of quality services and patient education within the organization as well as the community.
Effectively coordinates patient care with other health team members, while maintaining standards of professional nursing.
Capable of adapting to a changing environment.
Instruct individuals, families and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and develop health improvement programs.
Educate patient/ families about diabetes technology
Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues and concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing.
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Perform administrative and managerial functions, such as report management and project development.
Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
Refer patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required
Registered Nurse Iowa Board of Nursing (IBON) (United States of America) Required
Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid - American Heart Association within 60 Days Required
Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days Required
Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
current health related experience within the past five (5) years Preferred
4-6 years experience in pertinent clinical specialty Preferred
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully Benefit Eligible!
Competitive base pay
Matching retirement programs
Health, Dental and Vision plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
Paid time off (PTO)
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted cafeteria meals
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Service Recognition program
Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity