Diabetic Nurse Educator - FT

About Northern Montana HospitalNorthern Montana Hospital (NMH) is the center of a comprehensive system of medical and health care services, staffed with a team of caring professionals who are dedicated to meeting the growing needs of our Hi-Line communities. The not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital features a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and electronic medical record services. Our large, quiet labor/birthing rooms are private and located away from other patient care areas. The private patient rooms on the 5th floor Medical/Surgical Department boast views from every window.Administration, staff, and medical providers are committed to delivering high quality, comprehensive health care services to the people of the Hi-Line communities of Montana.Specialties of our active staff of doctors include Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Hematology, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Pathology, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology and Women’s Health.For the convenience of our patients, we also host visiting physicians at our clinics in the areas of:CardiologyNeurologyPediatric PulmonologyUrologyRadiation OncologyNephrologyEndocrinologyOptometryAbout the roleThe Diabetes Nurse Educator is responsible for assisting in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the diabetes education program. The nurse educator provides individualized and group education and counseling on all aspects of diabetes self-care and is responsible for acquiring and maintaining accreditation by the American Diabetes Association.QualificationsRegistered Nurse currently licensed to practice professional nursing by the Montana State Board of Nurse Examiners.BSN preferred.Minimum of two years of nursing experience.Certified as a Diabetes Educator or willingness to obtain CDE.Experience in chronic disease management, particularly in diabetes.Ability to communicate in writing and verbally on multiple education levels.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Health, dental, life, disability and FLEX/HSA benefits available with 403-b options. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at nmhcemplsrvc@nmhcare.org or 406-262-1401. Requesting an accommodation is voluntary and will not negatively affect your application. All requests will be kept confidential. NMH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this job.