Diabetes Educator RN PRN
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onMcRee Avenue, Forest Park Southeast, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and ranked among the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Our staff includes full-time academic faculty and community physicians from the Washington University School of Medicine, supported by residents, interns, and fellows. Recognizing our excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
The BJC Registered Nurse Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the premier place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area. This initiative empowers nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career progression. It promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education, and service excellence, allowing staff to advance while continuing to focus on what they do best: caring for patients. Moving to higher ladder levels results in a percentage increase in current pay aligned with the new job description.
This position provides direct patient care within the In-hospital coverage department. You will see hospitalized patients via referral from licensed medical providers (RN, MD, PA, NP) who have a diagnosis of diabetes or are pre-diabetic and require counseling. Your role involves teaching patients about insulin, its delivery, and other prescribed oral agents. You will also instruct patients on survival skills and guide them to seek outpatient programs for additional education.
You will promote patient and family-centered care in a healing environment, educating patients and families on managing illness, post-treatment home care needs, and medication administration. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the ability to work in a constant state of alertness. You will develop, implement, and document individual plans of care in collaboration with the interprofessional team, proactively ensuring communication of the plan across the continuum of care.
This is a PRN position with a 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM shift, Monday through Friday. The schedule operates on a 2-shift rotation within a 6-week cycle.
BJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Work model: On-site
McRee Avenue, Forest Park Southeast, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
Saint Louis, Missouri
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; Less than 2 years of experience.
Skills: Diabetes Education, Insulin Delivery, Medication Administration, RN.
Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
