Diabetes Educator PRN
Company: BJC
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: March 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Additional Information About the Role The BJC
Registerd Nurse Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for
nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area. This is a tool to
empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their
career progression. The BJC RN Career Ladder promotes professional
development, leadership, collaboration, education and service
excellence and gives staff the opportunity to continue doing what
they do best - caring for patients - while having the opportunity
to advance to the next step in their career. Moves to higher ladder
levels will result in a percentage increase of current pay that
aligns with the new job description. PRN 7:30-4 Mon-Fri 2 shift in
6 week schedule Must have previous Diabetes Education Experience.
Additional Preferred Requirements Overview Barnes-Jewish Hospital
at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in
Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S.
News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of
full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington
University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of
residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals.
Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a
Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This
department covers In-hospital coverage. Hospitalized patients are
seen via referral from a licensed medical provider (RN, MD, PA
NP).Patients have a diagnosis of Diabetes or are pre- diabetic and
need counseling. Often involves the teaching of what Insulin is and
the delivery of the Insulin and also other oral agents they may be
prescribed. Survival skills are taught to the patient and the
patients are instructed to seek out an outpatient program for
additional teaching. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Provides
direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis,
planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of
the standards of nursing care. Responsibilities Promotes patient
and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates
patients and their families on how to manage their illness or
injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication
administration. Participates in activities that promote patient
safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in
professional development. Develops, implements, and documents
individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with
other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or
caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and
standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures
communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.
Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical,
psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care.
Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care,
including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and
population-specific needs. BJC has determined this is a
safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state
of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this
job. Minimum Requirements Education Nursing Diploma/Associate's -
Nursing Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No
Experience Licenses & Certifications RN Preferred Requirements
Education Bachelor's Degree - Nursing Experience Benefits and Legal
Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you
and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your
physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive
medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services
available first day of the month after hire date Disability
insurance* paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement
Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance
available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time
Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal
time Adoption assistance To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary
. *Not all benefits apply to all jobs 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
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