RN, Diabetes Care and Education Specialist OR RDN

About The Role

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

At Gundersen Health System, we believe patients of all ages deserve the best care and we strive to make a difference in their lives. Do you believe you have what it takes to be a part of that difference?

Be the change you want to see in the world by joining our Diabetes Education Team in Wabasha, MN as either

RN, Diabetes Care & Education Specialist or

RDN, Diabetes Care & Education Specialist

What you will get

RN, Diabetes Care & Education Specialist: Pay range $32.03 - $51.15 / hour + based on experience.
RDN, Diabetes Care & Education Specialist: Pay range $30.91 - 46.36 / hour + based on experience.
Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
Top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits
Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work.
Work/Life balance to love what you do and where you live.

What's Available

0.6 FTE (3 shifts per week - 8 hours/day). Monday - Friday, day shifts
No Weekends or Holidays!

What you will do

Provide LOVE + MEDICINE while supporting patients in the prevention and management of diabetes through individualized education, goal setting, and ongoing support.
Work collaboratively with physicians, providers, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive, patient-centered diabetes care.
Partner with patients and families to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to successfully manage diabetes and improve overall health.
Support our organization’s strong commitment to wellness and prevention, with opportunities to participate in health and wellness initiatives for our employees and the communities we serve.
RDN will provide individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for diabetes and other nutrition-related conditions across outpatient, inpatient, and long-term care settings, creating a diverse practice environment and opportunities to maintain and expand clinical nutrition skills.
Be part of a collaborative rural healthcare team that values professional growth, teamwork, wellness, and community involvement.

What you need (RN)

REQUIRED: Associate’s degree in nursing; DESIRED: Bachelor’s degree in nursing with certification as Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

License and Certifications (Required)

Registered Nurse (RN) licensed minimally in the state of MN.
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) within five years of hire date
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

What you need (RDN)

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics; DESIRED: Master's degree

License and Certifications (Required)

Registered as a Dietitian - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Registered Dietitian State Certification or License and some positions may require multiple state licenses
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) within five years of hire date
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Gundersen Health System, which includes St. Elizabeth's in Wabasha, MN is healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. While we call La Crosse home, our system has 7 hospitals and 65 clinics in neighboring communities. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care combined with the right amount of love.

We call it Love + Medicine

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:

Primary Recruiter

Brenda Creighton

Recruiter Email Address

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Equal Opportunity Employer