Diabetes Educator - Endocrinology

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Diabetes Educator - Endocrinology for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Variable position.

Hourly compensation is $37.45 - $56.17; hiring rate dependent on qualifications and professional experience.

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This position is responsible for providing individualized or group, goal directed diabetes management and education for patients and their families according to the Scope of Practice, Standards of Practice, and Standards of Professional performance for Diabetes Educators.

Details of the Position

1. Collaboratively develops educational goals, learning objectives and a plan for education content and teaching methods for program participants.
2. Provides diabetes self management training to patients in the clinic or hospital setting. Develops an individualized follow-up plan with each patient.
3. Evaluates effectiveness of educational services provided by measuring attainment of learning objectives. Conducts a follow-up assessment upon completion of the program.
4. Documents patient care in the medical record according to standards.
5. Participate in the development of training materials. Contributes to and participates in continuous quality improvement processes.
6. Evaluates ability to obtain diabetes related medications and testing equipment and related supplies.
7. Maintain and update education materials and keeping current with operational guidelines of monitoring devices and glycemic medication delivery systems.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program or Bachelors’ degree in Nutrition Sciences required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in general medical nursing or dietetics with a variety of chronic conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular, and renal disease
• Experience as diabetes educator in outpatient setting preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice or current national registration as dietician and state licensure or certification for the state of practice may be required.
• Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES) credential issued by CBDCE required. (This credential previously known as CDE-Certified Diabetes Educator).
• Other state-specific certification may be required.
• WA State Dietetic certification based on role structure and whether position will be billing for services.
  

Other Skills

• Demonstrated ability to affectively teach in a group setting, utilizing a variety of educational methods
• Proficient computer/keyboarding skills including MS Office applications
• Ability to recognize and prioritize complex data to best serve patient
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite and ability to learn new software skills

For a full description of the position or for questions, contact Jennifer, [email protected]

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

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PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.