Diabetes Educator - Endocrinology - 130330

Diabetes Educator
- Endocrinology

Peace Health is seeking a Diabetes Educator
- Endocrinology for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $44.11 – $66.17. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Hiring Bonus may be available!

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.

Essential Functions

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

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing or
• Master's Degree
  
  Required:
  
  in a related field of study (for Dietitians). Caregivers who earned their RD license before 1/1/2024 when a bachelor's degree was sufficient will be grandfathered.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year
  
  Required:
  
  Experience in general medical nursing or dietetics with a variety of chronic conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular, and renal disease and
• Preferred:
  Experience as diabetes educator in outpatient setting

Credentials

• Required:
  
  Registered Nurse In state of practice or Registered Dietitian and
• Required:
  
  Certified Dietitian
  - Washington and
• Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education Specialists CDCES credential required or must be able to obtain within 24 months of employment.

Skills

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

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Frequent moving around work area.
• Frequent grasping, reaching.
• Frequent lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs.
• Occasional squatting/ kneeling/ bending.

Environmental Conditions

• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting or in office environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options;

tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, 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.