What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Diabetic Educator - Pediatric Specialty position at CoxHealth?
Summary
About Us
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
- Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
- Recognized as the Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
- Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates
- $6,000 Sign-On Bonus
- 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
- Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
- $1.00 BSN pay
Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on the physiologic, psychological and cognitive status of the patient. Provides nutritional counseling, identifies patient/caregiver learning needs and initiates medical nutrition therapy. Collaborates with physician and other health care providers as appropriate. Evaluates patient educational materials. Scope of Practice: The Registered Nurse Specialist (Certified Diabetes Educator) is able to recognize and prioritize complex data in order to identify needs of patients with diabetes across the lifespan, and provide therapeutic problem solving, counseling and regimen adjustments. The scope of specialty diabetes practice includes management skills such as medical nutrition therapy, medication adjustment, exercise planning, counseling for behavior management and psychosocial issues. Attaining optimal metabolic control may include treatment and monitoring of acute and chronic complications.
Job Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
- Exhibits ability to manage time and prioritize work.
- Proficient Computer skills
Education
Required: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing or NLN approved program
Experience
Required: None
Preferred: Previous nursing experience, especially in outpatient or ambulatory clinic setting
Skills
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Required: Current Registered Nurse License active in the state of Missouri
Must obtain American Heart Association BLS within 90 days of hire
Job Information
Facility
Regional Services
Department
CoxHealth Pediatric Spec
Schedule
Full Time - Day Shift - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Job Category
Nursing
Req #: 202505381-88308
