Diabetes Educator Jobs

Job Title: Diabetes Educator, Waukesha Clinic Company: Aurora Health Care Location: Waukesha, WI Description: Position Description Imagine Yourself Here: A place to be your best! At Aurora Health Care we believe that each of us can use our knowledge, experience and creativity to find better ways of providing patient centered care. We’re a non-profit organization with a clear vision. Our strength stems from teamwork and collaboration among a talented and diverse group of professionals. At hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, offices and home care agencies throughout eastern Wisconsin, we're finding better ways. Better choice. Better career. Better life. Job Title Diabetes Educator, Waukesha Clinic Facility AMG-Specialty Groups-263 Address W231 N1440 Corporate Court City Waukesha # Hours Per Pay Period (Bi-weekly) 80 Schedule Weekdays - flexible hours and days Req # (optional) 56553BR Explore a Career In Nutrition Services Job Description Imagine yourself working with this team At Aurora Health Care our Diabetes Educator provides assessment and evaluation of outpatients to address individual needs specific to diabetes. They provide formal instruction/education regarding diabetes management to include medical nutrition therapy. They serve as a health resource to the community by participating in community events, providing screenings for diabetes detection and coordinating support group meetings. Imagine yourself Providing care following the National Standard for Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) as defined by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Assessing and evaluating patient needs in developing plan of care. Updating care plan as needed. Under physician order, may adjust diabetes medications. Serving as an educator and resource to other caregivers regarding diabetes management. Maintaining communication with physicians and other health care providers regarding patient’s plan of care. Assessing the educational needs and learning barriers of the designated population. Integrating health promotion and preventive aspects of care. Providing formal instruction on diabetes management to the community. Serving as a health resource to the community by participating in community events, providing screenings for diabetes detection and coordinating support group meetings. Participating in the development and evaluation of patient education program and materials. Serving as a member of the Diabetes Advisory Board Committee. This position includes education at three Aurora Medical Group clinics in the Waukesha/Kettle-Moraine area. The hours and days of the week are flexible. General Qualifications Current certification as a Dietitian granted by the State of Wisconsin and current registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) granted by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform this job are typically acquired through a minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience as a Dietitian with advanced clinical and technical knowledge of Diabetes and related conditions. Certification as a Certified Diabetic Education (CDE) granted by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) required within 2 years of employment or transfer into this job. Excellent interpersonal and group communication skills. Maintains a high degree of professional competence by ongoing education and membership in professional organizations. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, public, medical facility staff, and physicians. Discover the Benefits: Imagine a workplace where you are valued for Finding Better Ways and are offered flexibility, mobility and growth through a wide range of career options. With Aurora you'll find a diverse and comprehensive blend of benefits designed to make your life better both inside and outside of the workplace. *** when applying say you found this position on WisconsinJobNetwork.com ***

Job Title: Diabetes Educator Company: Littleton Regional Hospital Location: Littleton, NH Description: Coordinates the educational needs of the diabetic patient and family. Littleton Regional Hospital is a 25 bed critical access hospital located in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. The Diabetes Educator provides appropriate diabetes education to the patient and family. Responsibilities include: Works collaboratively with physicians, nursing, and other ancillary services. Must have at least three years of clinical practice and performed diabetic teaching. Must be pump certified and be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse. Certified Diabetic Educator (CDE) preferred. Littleton Regional Hospital offers competitive salary and a generous benefits package .

Job Title: Clinical Diabetes Educator Company: Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation Location: Bethel, AK Description: YKHC administers a comprehensive health care delivery system for 50 rural communities in southwest Alaska. The system includes community clinics, sub- regional clinics, a regional hospital, dental services, behavioral health services including substance abuse counseling and treatment, health promotion and disease prevention programs, and environmental health services. YKHC is a Tribal Organization authorized by each the 58 federally recognized Tribal councils its service area to negotiate with the Federal Indian Health Service to provide health care services under Title III of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975. YKHC, along with 12 other Tribal Organizations, is a co-signer to the Alaska Tribal Health Compact, a consortium which secures annual funding agreements with the federal government to provide health care services to Alaska Natives and Native Americans throughout the state. Clinical Diabetes Educator Overview : Come join us at Yukon-Kuskokwim and grow professionally, mentally and physically. Live our mission and our passion for care. Our staff is our most valued asset. Providing our patients the care they need a home away from home. Making them feel safe, warm, secure. You're the heart, the core of our business. YKHC is looking for an individual to help to provide first class care to our patients. If you are interested in helping to insure that YKHC is the best in providing quality care, in a caring, conducive environment then this is the position for you! The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital (YKHC) is a 50-bed general acute care medical facility. The single-story 100,000 square foot facility is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Services located in the hospital include an adult medical-surgical ward, a pediatric ward, an obstetric ward, as well as outpatient family medicine clinics, an emergency room, pharmacy, lab, X-ray, and specialty clinics. YKHC offers the opportunity to work with an amazing staff while truly making a difference in people's lives. Sound like a dream? Then you may be the talented individual we're looking for. Our family of professionals and staff members loves working here. And like a good family, we take care of our own. Caring for our staff is just as important to us as caring for our patients. It's not only our mission, it's our passion. * Health, dental, vision and life insurance. Your well being is important, and we value it. Not only do we value you we offer one of the best packages available to you, and a whole lot more! * Paid time off. 4.5 weeks per year for the first three years. 5.5 weeks for the next three years and 7.5 weeks after 6 six years of continuous employment. Because as much as you love your job, we want you to also love having time to be you. And this is the place to do it! 10 paid holidays per year * A 401 retirement plan. 403B plans after qualifying time with the company. You're our company's future; let us help you take care of yours. * Relocation assistance. We look far and wide to get the very best talented individuals and we want to help you make the move. And that's just the basics. Job Requirements If you're a talented and motivated individual that have either graduated from an approved school in good standing or if you are a seasoned professional currently licensed in the state of Alaska with a minimum of two years experience in your field, send us your resume. If you're looking for an organization that's focused on quality, service, team work, community, and staff then please give us a call because we would love to hear from you! Better yet, come meet us at our beautiful campus. We want you to see why being a talented individual at YKHC isn't just another job, it's a commitment to excellence, it a chance to shine. Responsibilities : Responsible for planning, coordinating and providing diabetes-related health promotion activities in the YK Delta Region. Provides comprehensive diabetes education and care for patients with Type 1 DM, Type 2 DM, Gestational DM, IFG, Pre-Diabetes, etc in a clinic setting. Patients and activities are accessed through multiple village trips per month. Work closely with village clinic and hospital staff to promote diabetes standards of care and inform of new advances in diabetes care. Assists Diabetes Coordinator with maintenance of the Diabetes Registry. Works closely with the Diabetes Case Manager to ensure comprehensive care of the patients. Participate in all program outreach activities such as the Diabetes Support Group, radio show, media campaigns, and special events. Participate in department planning and goal setting to achieve excellence in patient care and partnership with our tribal leaders. Believe in and promote Napartet and all corporate endeavors. Qualifications : Minimum Education: A degree in nursing, pharmacy, or nutrition. Preferred Masters Degree in health or education related field. Minimum Experience: Two (2) years experience in a clinical health care setting. Demonstrate experience collaborating with a variety of disciplines for project completion. License, Certification, Registration: Registered Nurse, Registered/Licensed Dietitian, or Registered Pharmacist. In addition to one of these registrations or licensures, preferred certification as a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or eligibility to sit for CDE exam. Equipment/Tools: Work in a typical office, hospital, and village clinic setting. Comprehensive knowledge of PC computers. Ability to operate technology such as digital projector and digital camera. Ability to operate diabetes care medical equipment such as glucometer, ht./weight scale, etc. Requires travel to villages via small plane/sub-arctic conditions, moderate lifting of equipment, occasional long working hours. Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Strong knowledge base in the field of diabetes and public health. Cross cultural communication skills essential. Bi-lingual (Yup'ik/English) preferred. Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Caveat : YKHC exercises Federal Law (PL 93-638), which allows American Indian/Alaska Native preference in hiring for all positions