Staff RN- Diabetes Educator

Job description

Overview
Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.
Responsibilities
The Registered Professional Nurse at Northside Hospital independently plans and provides professional nursing care to patients in accordance with physician orders and established guidelines, and in accordance with the scope of practice as defined by the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.
The Northside Hospital Staff Registered Professional Nurse manages care of an assigned group of patients in accordance with the philosophy and policies of Northside Hospital. The practice of all professional nurses at Northside Hospital reflects the values of collaboration, communication, coordination, integration, and empowerment.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed as a RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or within two (2) years of hire date.
• Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

PREFERRED:
• BSN degree
• One (1) year experience in Diabetes Care/Education
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

Work Hours:
8AM - 5PM
Weekend Requirements:
Yes- Rotating Basis