Registered Nurse (RN) - Diabetic Educator

Company: Ochsner Health
Location: Kenner
Posted on: May 5, 2022

Job Description:

This job serves as the teacher/facilitator/consultant who works collaboratively with nursing and organizational management to implement the educational goals for the company. Assesses the need for, plans, organizes, implements and evaluates education and training activities. Assists all personnel to acquire, maintain, or improve psychomotor, cognitive and effective learning that will provide continuously improving patient care outcomes and/or improve processes and management systems.EducationRequired - Bachelor's degree in nursing.Preferred - Master's degree in nursing.
Work ExperienceRequired - 3 years of nursing experience.
CertificationsRequired - Current RN license in the state of practice.Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work across organizational lines to meet objectives.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to routinely manage priorities and projects involving multiple constituencies.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to work in stressful situations, remaining objective and professional at all times.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
  Job Duties
  • Assesses, designs, presents and provides evaluation of educational program for clinical and non-clinical staff based on identified needs/competencies.
  • Actively participates in groups and professional associations.
  • Functions as a performance consultant.
  • Coordinates training facilities and other resources.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
    The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
    
    The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
    Physical and Environmental Demands
    The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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