RN Educator- Registered Nurse: Endocrinology

Employment Type

• Full time
• Shift:
• Day
• Shift
• Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care,
• MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:
• MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
• MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
• MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa. MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties. MercyOne Waterloo Endocrinology Care MercyOne provides personalized, expert care for patients with complex conditions related to hormones and glands. If any part of your endocrine system isn’t working properly, you might feel unwell. Your primary care provider may refer you to a MercyOne specialist so we can get you back to living your best life. Diabetes may be the best-known endocrine condition. MercyOne brings together diabetes educators, dietitians and nurses to provide supportive, convenient care for patients with diabetes. However, there’s more to endocrine care at MercyOne than diabetes.
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• More about
• MercyOne
• Waterloo
• Endocrinology
• Care: MercyOne Waterloo Endocrinology Care | MercyOne Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire at MercyOne Waterloo Endocrinology Care! As a RN Educator at MercyOne, you provide diabetes education and counseling to clients at Waterloo Medical Center as appropriate. Assists with the development of services. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and otherrelated duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of
• MercyOne
• Schedule:
• Full time 40 hours
• Office
• Hours 8:30-5:00
• No weekends or
• Holidays
• General
• Requirements: Provides assessment, teaching and follow-up instruction to program participants in individual and group settings. Receives referrals from patient, physician or patient care staff. Receives and returns calls from clients to provide educational assistance and emotional support. Selects and demonstrates procedures, techniques and devices. Conducts initial needs assessment. Develops plan of care based on identified concerns or problems. Coordinates/provides follow-up services in person or via phone. Communicates patient status. Communicates with physician regarding education provided, follow-up plan and next physician visit. Documents education provided for inpatients on patient medical record. Documents extensive client conversations as appropriate. Facilitates ongoing development of services. Reviews and updates educational materials/curriculum. Reviews patient satisfaction data and incorporates learnings to improve services. Assists with the formal review of program on an annual basis. Functions as referral resource/consultant for other health care professionals and the community.

Education

• Associate
• Degree:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelors
• Degree: preferred Current Iowa RN license or licensure/certification in field of study. IBCLC certification preferred. BLS. Mandatory Reporter 0 – 2 years - Minimum of 2 years maternal child nursing experience; patient education experience preferred. Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.