Nurse Educator

Responsible to: Diabetes & Nutrition Education Manager
Hours: 32 hours/week
Schedule: Monday - Thursday
Pay Range: $34.73 – 52.09     

Job Summary:

Develop, maintain, practice and teach topics of our Diabetes & Nutrition Education programs. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to treat and manage chronic health conditions.  Obtain 15 hours of diabetes-related continuing education each year.

Education & License Requirements:

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Oregon is required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Current Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

Previous experience in providing assessment and treatment plans to clients managing health conditions is required. Must have experience facilitating group presentations and group processes. Experience in providing diabetes self-management education to clients is required. Insulin pump training experience/exposure/strong interest preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

• Use exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication with staff, referring PCP/specialist, and clients. 

• Maintain working knowledge and skill application of the American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care in providing recommendations for diabetes management and treatment. 

• Demonstrate computer and keyboarding skills to efficiently utilize clinical electronic medical records system.

• Motivate and facilitate lifestyle changes with emphasis on self-management and prevention of chronic health conditions in individuals and groups. 

• Facilitate goal setting and problem solving with clients.

• Provide assessment and treatment plans to clients; participate in case management.

• Document services provided and other necessary information to referring PCP/specialist. 

• Provide clinical services (weight, blood glucose, and injections) and assessments within the scope of nursing practice.

• Develop written educational material for use in classes, and individual sessions. 

• Organize, prioritize, and problem solve clinical issues.

• Collect and interpret medical data that supports patient care.

• Must work well within a team as well as function independently.

• Balance multiple projects effectively.

Marginal Job Functions:

Facilitate periodic, evening diabetes classes as assigned. Light cleaning, arranging classroom and office furniture, some clerical functions.  Participate in Cascade Health committees as assigned. Participate in special projects as assigned. Perform other pertinent duties as assigned.

How to Apply:

Please complete our Employment Application below. You may be asked to verify your email address. Once it is submitted, you will receive a copy via email.

Applications are also accepted via the following methods:

• Email as an attachment to hr@cascadehealth.org,

• Fax to 541-228-3165

• Mail to 2650 Suzanne Way, Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97408.

If you have any questions, please contact us as 541-228-3126.