Diabetes Educator

Company: Providence Swedish Medical Center
Location: Seattle
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

DescriptionEducates patients about diabetes self-management as well as evidence-based nutrition guidelines in individual or group settings, using approaches that are culturally relevant and age appropriate. Assesses the needs of patients and their families, formulates an educational plan, implements the plan, and evaluates and revises the plan as needed. Functions as a resource to the patient, the community, and other health care professionals both within and outside the Center. Coordinates ongoing patient care and support with appropriate members of the care team. Provides education, training, and support related to diabetes technologies. Plans and conducts continuing education programs in diabetes and general nutrition for allied professionals and the general public. Participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the diabetes education program at the Center, including continuous quality improvement and other activities related to maintaining recognition with the American Diabetes Association. Demonstrates competence in written and oral communication skills.Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition Sciences or Dietetics.
• Upon hire: Washington Dietitian Certification or Washington Nutritionist Certification.
• Upon hire: National CDR Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Within 1 year of hire: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).
• 4 years of nutrition experience, preferably one year in an ambulatory care setting or community health.
• One thousand hours of diabetes education experience in a variety of settings.
• Experience and comfort with teaching and public speaking.Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Nutrition Sciences or Dietetics.Requisition ID: 302656 Company: Swedish Jobs Job Category: Clinical Education Job Function: Clinical Support Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Day Career Track: Clinical Professional Department: 3901 SFH DIABETES EDUC CTR Address: WA Seattle 1124 Columbia St Work Location: Swedish First Hill 1124 Columbia-Seattle Pay Range: $40.98 - $64.88Providence is proud to be an . We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
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