Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (Part-time 24-32 hours per week)

Family Health West • Fruita, CO

108d • $32

About The Position

At Family Health West, you're more than an employee, you're family. You'll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals. You'll join a team that encourages professional growth and values new ideas and approaches to care. Family Health West has a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes, focusing on continually improving outcomes for patients. The organization includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, rehab services, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities. Located at the base of the Colorado National Monument, it offers a community culture suitable for outdoor lovers.

Requirements

• Experience in diabetes education and management.
• Knowledge of pathophysiology, epidemiology, and clinical management of diabetes.
• Ability to apply evidence-based care and current research.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in quality improvement processes.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Dietitian certification.
• Experience with technology-enabled diabetes education.

Responsibilities

• Reliable and punctual attendance is essential.
• Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
• Integrate skills and knowledge of pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical management, cardiometabolic conditions, and self-management of diabetes into clinical practice.
• Advocate for and communicate about improved quality of care and outcomes for those living with, at risk for, and affected by diabetes and cardiometabolic conditions.
• Actively participate in the quality improvement (QI) process and adapt practice/process based on QI findings.
• Partner with individuals and caregivers to deliver care and education conducive to behavior change and improved quality of life for self-management of diabetes and cardiometabolic conditions.
• Apply current research and evidence-based care to practice.
• Apply business principles, systems practice, and population health management to support achievement of the Quadruple Aim.
• Apply the AADE7 self-care behaviors to educate on and initiate behavior change.
• Engage in lifelong learning and serve as a role model of professionalism.
• Provide quality diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy in individual and group settings.
• Utilize appropriate teaching techniques sensitive to the learning preferences of the person with prediabetes or diabetes.
• Follow the ADCES Diabetes Education Accreditation Program requirements.
• Complete comprehensive assessments for each patient and develop individualized care plans.
• Document all individual contacts/visits in the Electronic Health Record in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with other members of the diabetes care team in developing person-centered diabetes plans.
• Advocate for and support technology-enabled diabetes education and care.
• Collaborate with community partners to establish and maintain ongoing support options.
• Contribute to the achievement of established department goals and objectives.
• Comply with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Participate in meetings, serve on committees, and represent the department in community outreach efforts.

Benefits

• Competitive wage starting at $32.41, increasing with experience.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Supportive and vibrant work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree