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.

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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:

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