Diabetes Educator Jobs in Maryland

Job Title: Joslin Diabetes Ctr: Diabetes Educator Job Company: UMMC Location: Baltimore, MD Description: Joslin Diabetes Ctr: Diabetes Educator Job DescriptionUniversity of Maryland Medical CenterDiabetes Educator(Full-Time)To heal...to teach...to discover...to care. We touch the lives of those around us every day...this is the purpose that drives us at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). To understand this purpose is to understand what makes a career at UMMC so rewarding and why, for some individuals, a career at UMMC is the ultimate professional achievement.Position Summary:Under general supervision, this individual will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the diabetes education program at the Joslin Diabetes Center at UMMS. Plans and conducts continuing education programs in diabetes for allied professionals and the general public. Functions as a resource for patients and other healthcare professionals within and outside the Medical Center.Responsibilities:- Applies clinical process and education of patients and families including assessing needs of patient, formulating an educational plan, implementing the plan, and revision as needed.- Communicates information and coordinates patient care with appropriate members of the health care team.- Proficiently utilizes a variety of educational approaches including one-on-one instruction, group classes, and audio visual presentations.- Acts as a resource in diabetes related issues for health care professional, patients and their families.- Maintains a positive relationship with staff, patients, physicians, and hospital personnel.- Assists in medical management of patients in accordance with policies and procedures.- Coordinates participation in research programs and studies, as assigned.- Ensures that the clinical education components of the program meet the quality assurance standards as established the Center and hospital.- Participates in referral development activities that contribute to the growth of the practice.Qualifications:- A Bachelor's degree in healthcare related discipline or equivalent is required.- Certification as a Diabetic Educator (CDE) is preferred.- A minimum of two years experience in diabetes care and education is required. One year in a community health or ambulatory care setting is preferred.- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures.We offer a generous compensation package including an employer sponsored pension plan, tuition reimbursement and more! Located in Baltimore, near the Inner Harbor and Oriole Park at Camden Yards, you won't find a more vibrant place to live and work.UMMC is proud to support an environment of diversity and encourages inquiry from all applicants. EOEGrowth. Expansion. Opportunity.We Heal, We Teach, We Discover, We Care

Job Title: Diabetes Educator (Full-Time) Company: University of Maryland Medical Center Location: Baltimore, MD Description: Diabetes Educator (Full-Time) University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore, MD The Joslin Diabetes Center at University of Maryland Medical Center is one of an elite group of affiliate centers of the world-renowned Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, whose name is synonymous with cutting edge diabetes research, treatment and education. As an affiliate member of the Boston Center, the Joslin Center at University of Maryland Medicine meets the highest standards of care for people with diabetes. Its programs reflect a philosophy that is the hallmark of Joslin's care -- a comprehensive team approach to diabetes treatment with programs designed to help children and adults with diabetes take charge of their own health and well-being. The UMMC Joslin Diabetes Center Diabetes Educator position is a unique opportunity to use your advanced clinical skills and creativity to enhance the lives of adults with diabetes. If you are passionate about the chance to make a difference, and if you are energized by contributing your skills to this worthwhile effort, the Joslin Diabetes Center is the place for you. The Diabetes Educator will function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing adult patients with the safest and highest quality level of diabetes care. This person will participate in the assessment, planning and implementation of the diabetes education program at the Joslin Diabetes Center. He/she will plan and conduct continuing education programs in diabetes for allied professionals and the general public. The educator will function as a resource for patients and other healthcare professionals within and outside the Medical Center, while advancing his/her own clinical practice. Responsibilities: -Applies clinical process and education of adult out-patients and families including assessing needs of patient, formulating an educational plan, implementing the plan, and revision as needed. -Collaboratively works with nursing on in-patient education of newly diagnosed and special needs patients with diabetes. -Coordinates patient care with appropriate members of the health care team via verbal and written communication in the electronic medical record. -Assists in medical management of patients in accordance with Joslin policies and procedures. -Proficiently utilizes a variety of educational approaches including one-on-one instruction, group classes, and audio visual presentations. -Acts as a resource in diabetes related issues for health care professional, patients and their families. -Participates actively in the Joslin Center clinical practice governance activities and other UMMC governance initiatives. -Ensures that the clinical education components of the program meet the quality assurance standards as established by the Center and hospital. -Actively engages in advancing one's own practice, mentors and serves as a role model for others. Qualifications: -A Bachelor's degree in healthcare related discipline or equivalent is required. -Certification as a Diabetic Educator (CDE) is preferred. -A minimum of two years experience in diabetes care and education is required. One year in a community health or ambulatory care setting is preferred. -Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures. We offer a generous compensation package including an employer sponsored pension plan, tuition reimbursement and more! Located in Baltimore, near the Inner Harbor and Oriole Park at Camden Yards, you won't find a more vibrant place to live and work. UMMC is proud to support an environment of diversity and encourages inquiry from all applicants. EOE To learn more and to apply, please visit our website. www.ummc-careers.com Growth. Expansion. Opportunity. We Heal, We Teach, We Discover, We Care

Job Title: Joslin Diabetes Ctr: Senior Diabetes Educator Job Company: UMMC Location: Baltimore, MD Description: Joslin Diabetes Ctr: Senior Diabetes Educator Job DescriptionUniversity of Maryland Medical CenterSr Diabetes Educator Counselor(Full-Time)To heal...to teach...to discover...to care. We touch the lives of those around us every day...this is the purpose that drives us at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). To understand this purpose is to understand what makes a career at UMMC so rewarding and why, for some individuals, a career at UMMC is the ultimate professional achievement.Position Sumary: Under general supervision, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the diabetes education program at the Joslin Diabetes Center at UMMS. Plans and conducts continuing education programs in diabetes for allied professionals and the general public.Responsibilities:- Educates and counsels diabetic patients and families.- Assesses physical, psychosocial, and economic responses of patients and families to actual and potential diabetes health-related problems.- Functions as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and health care team members.- Consults with health care professionals who request information and/or assistance regarding diabetes and diabetes-related health care issues. Confers with health care team to determine the appropriate interventions for clinical problems and case management issues based on needs assessment.- Plans and/or participates in the orientation of diabetes patient education personnel. Provides and coordinates in-service education as needed, in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.- Assists in the development and evaluation of critical pathways for diabetes management.- Promotes referral development for education in the Center by acting as liaison to primary care and specialist physicians.- Keeps current with trends and advances in methods of diabetes treatment. Maintains an active membership in relevant professional organizations.Qualifications:- A Bachelor's degree in healthcare related discipline or equivalent is required.- Certification as a Diabetic Educator (CDE) is required.- A minimum of four years experience as a Diabetic Educator required preferably in a community health or ambulatory care setting.- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures.- Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary in order to educate patients and their families and work with medical, nursing and management staff. Must have demonstrated ability in public speaking.We offer a generous compensation package including an employer sponsored pension plan, tuition reimbursement and more! Located in Baltimore, near the Inner Harbor and Oriole Park at Camden Yards, you won't find a more vibrant place to live and work.UMMC is proud to support an environment of diversity and encourages inquiry from all applicants. EOEGrowth. Expansion. Opportunity.We Heal, We Teach, We Discover, We Care