RN - Diabetes Educator

MERCY HOSPITAL OKLAHOMA CITY

Department: Diabetes Educator

Status: Full-Time (40 hrs/wk)

Shift: Days

#BeAMercyNurse

Incentives:

• PTO/Vacation Time
• Health/Dental/Vision available day one
• 401k with employer match
• Service Contribution

Overview:

The Patient Educator-Diabetes is responsible to use the Nursing Process to meet the needs of patients according to the profession standards of nursing care. Assures that the philosophy, mission, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and Mercy Hospital are followed.

The Patient Educator-Diabetes is responsible for the quality of care of a caseload of patients; delegates appropriately and directs staff in the delivery of care; assures responsibility for the appropriate utilization of resources; collaborates with medical staff and others in the provision of care; demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with others in communication and problem resolution; is sensitive to the needs of patients, families, and fellow coworkers. The Diabetes Educator plans and provides for patients in accordance with age-specific needs; plans and provides for patients in accordance with any identified cultural diversity needs (such as religions, lifestyles, beliefs, physical capabilities, and cultures); plans and provides for patients by assuring appropriate and effective pain management; assess, report, and assist any patients that present with evidence of abuse and/or neglect; and supports the mission of Mercy. Co-workers are expected to abide by Mercy Hospital South safety and infection control policies to maintain a safe environment for patients and co-workers.

Qualifications:

• Required Education: Nursing Degree from an accredited school
• Preferred Education: Prefer BSN but ASN is acceptable
• Experience: Must be a registered nurse with a minimum of 5-7 years clinical experience.
• License: current RN license in our state of Oklahoma
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, and 401k retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

• Loyalty Pay eligibility after 2 years
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000/year for continuing education
• Shift differential $3.25 evenings/$4.00 nights/$4.00 weekends
• Health/Dental/Vision available day one
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• 401k with employer match
• Free Mercy Nurse On-Call, Free basic life insurance, Free AD&D coverage
• Short term disability benefits
• Referral Bonus Opportunity
• FSA for Health Care expenses
• FSA for Dependent Care Expenses - Mercy contributes $1,200/year for you towards the maximum of $5,000 allowable per year.

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans