Diabetes Educator at CommonSpirit Health Colorado Springs

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Diabetes 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 Diabetes 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 Hospital
- Interquest).

• Associate Degree Required;
  Bachelor Degree Preferred
• Three years of experience in patient education;
  One year in diabetic education
• Certified Diabetes 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.

Pay Range: $33.55 - $48.68 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.