What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diabetes Educator position at Penrose Hospital?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.
The Diabetic Educator will work cooperatively with the multidisciplinary team on curriculum development and teaching materials for educational services to diabetic patients. He/she will explore all options to procure testing monitors, materials and community resources for the un/under insured. Acts as the coordinator and lead professional instructor of the AADE certified diabetes program following policies, protocols and other required standards to apply and maintain AADE certification. Responsible for teaching diabetes education care skills to patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in class and individual sessions. Responsible for maintaining optimal program development, polices, marketing and data outcomes. The educator will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide quality care for patients enrolled in the diabetes program. The Diabetic Educator will act as a leader, innovator and change agent in the pursuit of improved quality of patient care.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Main location - Penrose Hospital (will see patients at 3 locations - Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, St. Francis Hosptial - Interquest)
Job Requirements
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
- Associate Degree Required
Bachelor Degree Preferred - Three years' experience in patient education. One year experience in diabetic education
- Certified Diabetic Educator
- RN license
Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
Where You'll Work
We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.
Salary : $34 - $49