Diabetes Educator

Hourly Pay Range:

$35.16 - $54.50 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

• Position:
  Diabetes Educator
• Location:
  
  100 Spalding Drive, Naperville, IL and 130 N Weber Rd, Bolingbrook, IL
• Full Time: 40 hours / week
• Hours:
  
  Varies Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
• Required Travel:
  This role includes some travel to other locations and requires flexible hours to meet operational needs.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. This includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of patients served and the ability to respond appropriately to those needs.
• Assesses patient?s condition based upon observation and/or interview of patient, physician?s diagnosis, laboratory results and any other pertinent informa?tion.
• Develops and implements a plan of care based on assessment diabetes self-management needs to patients and family members. Utilizes relevant data and appropriate methods for estimating nutritional requirements and provides effective therapy for all age groups. Updates this plan of care as needed based on changes in the patient?s medical condition.
• Develops or identifies and utilizes appropriate professional materials required in the performance of primary duties.
• Provides instruction on insulin and administration of insulin through subcutaneous injection utilizing appropriate educational materials.
• Provides instruction on programming insulin pumps and pattern management utilizing appropriate educational materials. Provides instruction on glucose sensors.
• Counsels patients and/or families on the prescribed therapy in an individualized manner, utilizing appropriate education materials.
• Develops or identifies and utilizes appropriate professional materials required in the performance of primary duties.
• Actively participates in hospital and department quality improvement activities.
• Contributes to the diabetes educational training of professional staff, colleagues, support staff, students and community when required.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attending related education meetings, programs, conferences, and seminars, completes independent continuing education (CEs) necessary to remain current in the field as a professional in specialty of diabetes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor?s Degree
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse license
• Current CPR certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) / Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE)

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Optionsi>
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

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