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PeaceHealth is seeking a Diabetes Educator - Quality & Coordination for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position.
The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $37.45 - $56.17. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.
This position is responsible for providing individualized or group, goal directed diabetes management and education for patients and their families according to the Scope of Practice, Standards of Practice, and Standards of Professional performance for Diabetes Educators.
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Details of the Position
- Collaboratively develops educational goals, learning objectives and a plan for education content and teaching methods for program participants.
- Provides diabetes self management training to patients in the clinic or hospital setting. Develops an individualized follow-up plan with each patient.
- Evaluates effectiveness of educational services provided by measuring attainment of learning objectives. Conducts a follow-up assessment upon completion of the program.
- Documents patient care in the medical record according to standards.
- Participate in the development of training materials. Contributes to and participates in continuous quality improvement processes.
- Evaluates ability to obtain diabetes related medications and testing equipment and related supplies.
- Maintain and update education materials and keeping current with operational guidelines of monitoring devices and glycemic medication delivery systems.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing "OR" in a related field of study (for Dietitians). (Required)
- Minimum of 1 year experience in general medical nursing or dietetics with a variety of chronic conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular, and renal disease. (Required)
- Registered Nurse In state of practice "OR" National Dietitian Certifications And state licensure/certification for the state of practice may be required
- Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education Specialists CDCES credential required or must be able to obtain within 12 months of employment.
For a full description of the position or for questions, contact Jennifer Bishop, JBishop1@peacehealth.org
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.
