Your future role at a glance
Location: Tulsa, OK
Facility: Ascension St. John Medical Center
Department/Specialty: Diabetes Center
Schedule: PRN, 8am-430pm, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, will cover for PTO and vacations
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
How you'll make an impact in this role
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Drive improved glycemic control by delivering nurse-led education that significantly lowers HbA1c levels and reduces long-term diabetes complications.
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Equip patients with essential survival skills and effective discharge planning, leading to lower hospital readmission rates.
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Empower individuals to manage their diabetes confidently through tailored education on diet, lifestyle, and medication adherence.
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Enhance patient engagement and outcomes by providing hands-on training with advanced diabetes technologies such as CGMs and insulin delivery systems.
What minimum requirements you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
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Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing required.
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Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
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BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
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Certified Educator specializing in Diabetes Management preferred.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
What additional preferences we're seeking
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Demonstrated passion for patient education in diabetes management, including short- and long-term complications, behavior modification, and nutrition
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Prior experience in diabetes management (professional or personal)
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Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to explain complex medical information to patients with varying levels of health literacy
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Experience with motivational interviewing and behavior change coaching
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.
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