Certified Diabetes Educator

Thedacare • Neenah, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Diabetes Educator works with a diverse team to support patients with diabetes, optimally to manage their disease while incorporating the patient’s goals, lifestyle, and economic considerations.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian with Certified Diabetes Educator Credential
• Certification of Diabetes Educator
• Certified Dietitian, Registered Dietitian, Registered Nurse
• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
• Climate controlled office setting with daily movement throughout the facility
• Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers

Responsibilities

• Seeks, interprets, and implements best practice literature recommendations into practice.
• Completes competencies to provide standardized education and training on diabetes medications and devices.
• Applies critical thinking to assess diagnosis, plan, implement, and evaluate the patient’s status and the effectiveness in creating a holistic plan of care that includes cultural diversity and special needs.
• Identifies the current state of the patient’s disease and helps identify barriers and realistic goals to be met in a specified time frame using motivation interviewing.
• Develops and supports effective team interactions through open and honest communication, receptive to feedback, mentoring, and developing others.
• Develops and supports relationships that create an environment where individuals and team members learn and grow professionally.
• Completes daily documentation and charges accurately on all patients.
• Takes responsibility for own professional growth, development, and personal wellness.
• Actively participates in and supports a healthy work environment.

Benefits

• Lifestyle Engagement
• e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability
• e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees