Diabetes Educator, Full-Time

34316 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Diabetic Education

Full time

Yes

40

Monday through Friday 8 - 5.

Pay Range

$35.50 - $53.25

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's degree (or Two-year Professional Program) from an accredited school of Nursing required.
• BSN or Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition, Foods and Nutrition, Biological Sciences, Dietetics, Sociology, Public Health, Psychology, or Pharmacy with two years' diabetes related work experience preferred.
• Patient oriented educational experience preferred.
• Broad range of knowledge on diabetes for age appropriate population and its interrelation to co-existing health problems required.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

• Current licensure or certification in applicable state to practice as a Registered Nurse, Registered Dietitian, Registered Pharmacist, Social Worker, Family Counselor, Health Educator, or Exercise Physiologist.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (C.D.E.) preferred. If not certified, must obtain certification within two years of hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains competency skills by participating in continued education and professional development.
• Works with a multifaceted education instructional team using their individual disciplinary expertise to collaborate on providing comprehensive age appropriate diabetes education.
• Management responsibilities include intensive therapies that require critical thinking and independent judgment in collaboration with the patient, referring physician, medical director, and other designated members of the health care team.
• Provides patient management by assessing, planning and documenting.
• Implements interventions as per department guidelines, management protocols, and specific patient needs.
• Evaluates patient's progress and revises plan of care as needed.
• Maintains extensive follow-up for complex patient population while exploring pertinent resources for improved outcomes.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all aspects of diabetes education.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good oral, written, and listening communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and working knowledge or principles of human learning Good organizational skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Clean, well-lit, comfortable environment
• Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases
• Possible to occasional exposure to patient illnesses
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours

Our Commitment to You:

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:

Compensation

• 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
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• 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