Diabetes Educator | Dietitian or Registered Nurse; RN PRN

Department

38742 Navicent Health Medical Center - Clinic:
Diabetes

Part time

No

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Day shift Monday - Friday schedule would vary

$35.50 - $53.25

BS degree in Nursing or B.S. Degree in Dietetics or Food & Nutrition

For Nursing Degree Holders:
Georgia Registered Nursing License;
For Dietetics/Nutrition Degree Holders:
Registry with the Commission on Dietetic Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and License issued by the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians (RD/LD).

Two years of clinical experience, preferably in diabetes patient education and supervision.

Must be able to use visual acuity to see monitor screen, computer and hard copy materials. Must be able to hear and verbally communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time (up to 2 hours). Must be able to comprehend and learn operation of various office equipment. Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 50-60# specific to job evaluation.

Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and apply proper body mechanics during the transfers and transport supplies and/or equipment using proper body mechanics. Must be able to lift up to 10# specific to job evaluation.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
liIncentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois;
Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

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Coordinates the clinical teaching/learning aspect of the diabetes program for Diabetes Health ways (DH). Activities include patient and family assessment and counseling regarding diabetes and its management, as well as teaching on an individual or group basis. May teach all components of the DH program as needed, including nutrition and medication management once cross trained. Acts as a case manager for assigned patients with diabetes, assessing patient and family needs regarding diabetes management and education, and coordinates their treatment plan with physicians and other treatment team members.

Actively participates in support group activities, taking leadership roles when appropriate. Effectively manages inquiries. Screens visitors for diabetes as needed, taking appropriate action based on results. Actively participates in marketing the center program to physicians, nurses, patients and organizations. Provides liaison with nursing staff. Represents the DH as a member of various committees as assigned. Attends weekly patient care conferences, presenting cases as appropriate.

Conducts in services for hospital staff as requested, including grand rounds for all…