Job Description

Job Description

Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Educator for a travel nursing job in Bethel, Alaska.

• Specialty: Educator
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Position Summary: This is a TDY grant funded position. TDY Registered Nurse Case Manager/Clinical Diabetes Educator (certified) is primarily responsible for providing comprehensive diabetes education and care for patients with Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and patients at high risk of developing diabetes in a clinic setting. Education is provided via telephonic communication, video teleconferencing, and in-person education sessions. This at times does require village travel. TDY Educator will be responsible for ordering labs for patients according to hospital policies. TDY Educator will be responsible for documenting education in electronic health record. This position will assist in the planning, coordinating and providing of diabetes-related health promotion activities in the YK Delta Region. Patients and activities may involve multiple village trips per month. TDY Educator will work closely with village clinic and hospital staff to promote diabetes standards of care and inform of new advances in diabetes care. TDY Educator assists Diabetes Coordinator with maintenance of the Diabetes Registry and grant requirements. TDY Educator works closely with the Registered Dietitian Clinical Diabetes Educator and Diabetes Pharmacist to ensure comprehensive care of clients. TDY Educator participates in all program outreach activities such as monthly Diabetes Support Groups and radio shows, media campaigns, and special events. TDY Educator participates in department planning and goal setting to achieve excellence in patient care and partnership with our tribal leaders. TDY Educator believes in and promotes Napartet and all corporate endeavors. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Position Qualifications: Minimum Education: Must have completed a program of education in nursing from an NLN approved institution. BSN required, MSN preferred. Minimum Experience: Two (2) years experience in a clinical health setting. Demonstrated experience collaborating with a variety of disciplines for project completion. Background in Diabetes Education required. License, Certification, Registration: Valid Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist credential in addition to: Valid license in good standing in the State of Alaska as a Registered Professional Nurse. Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Equipment/Tools: Work in a typical office, hospital, and village clinic setting. Comprehensive knowledge of utilization and electronic health records. Ability to operate diabetes care medical equipment such as glucometer, ht./weight scale, etc. Requires travel to villages via small plane/sub-arctic conditions, moderate lifting of equipment, occasional long working hours. Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Strong knowledge base in the field of diabetes and public health. Cross cultural communication skills essential. Bi-lingual (Yup’ik/English) preferred. Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #476868. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Nurse Educator

Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level. 

Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.

Be Adventurous,  Make a Difference , Travel with Tact. 

Be Adventurous -  Becoming a travel nurse is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourelf, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...

Make a Difference - Nurses make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do. 

Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want... and don't want in a travel assignment.

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