At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

This role will support several locations: 1 day/week in Aurora, 2 days in Glen Ellyn and 2 days in Geneva.  For inpatient consults, employee will be assigned specific days to cover at Central DuPage Hospital (Winfield) and Delnor (Geneva).

The Patient Educator RN  reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Provides diabetes and nutrition education to patients, staff, and the community.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and provides individualized diabetes and nutrition education to patients and their families/caregivers.
• Assesses patient understanding and cooperation with integrating nutritional planning into the patient's lifestyle. Modifies plans to promote success.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to integrate nutrition therapy into the management of diabetic patients' care.
• Develops and implements educational activities for staff and the community. 

Required:

• Licensed Registered Nurse
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Dietetics, or related field and 2 years of relevant experience in Nursing or Dietetics
• In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree, may have an Associate’s Degree and minimum of 4 years of experience in Nursing or Dietetics

Preferred:

• NA

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.