Rn Patient Educator

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, United States
Commensurate with education + experience
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Diabetes management education
Adult learning principles
Patient and family centered care
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Registered Specialty Nurse Patient Educator to deliver diabetes education to patients and families in both classroom and clinical settings. The ideal candidate will possess a nursing degree along with substantial experience in patient education and diabetes management. This position offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees. **

Job Summary

  • The Registered Specialty Nurse Patient Education is responsible for creating an environment in classroom and clinical settings that facilitate learning.
  • They are responsible for designing curricula and formulating program outcomes to prepare patients/family to maintain or improve their health behaviors and/or health status after leaving the hospital/clinic with regards to diabetes.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family; Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave; Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only); Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS; Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000; Career Training and Educational Opportunities; Merchant Discounts; Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Registered Specialty Nurse Patient Educator to deliver diabetes education to patients and families in both classroom and clinical settings. The ideal candidate will possess a nursing degree along with substantial experience in patient education and diabetes management. This position offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • diabetes management education
  • adult learning principles
  • patient and family centered care
  • electronic health record documentation
  • interdisciplinary collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • teamwork and diversity champion
  • collaborative healthcare organization

Key Requirements

  • Associate Degree in Nursing with 7 years experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing plus 5 years of RN experience
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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