Diabetes Education Coordinator
Phelps Health•Fishersville, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Diabetic Educator educates and supports people affected by diabetes to understand and manage the condition. The Diabetic Educator promotes self-management through instruction and training to achieve individualized behavioral and treatment goals that optimize health outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Nutrition Science required.
- Minimum of two (2) years to the day of professional practice experience in the discipline under which the individual is applying for certification (examples: if an individual applies for certification as a registered nurse, 2 years of experience working as a registered nurse is required; if an individual applies as a registered dietitian, 2 years of experience working as a registered dietitian is required).
- Registered Dietitian or Registered Nurse licensure required.
Nice To Haves
- CDE certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Communicates effectively with staff, and physicians to ensure high quality care.
- Demonstrates excellent teaching skills and prioritizes duties to ensure organization and quality education.
- Provides clinical resources and consultation to staff, patients, or physicians to assist in the treatment of diabetes.
- Conducts health and educational assessment of patients and develops individual and family diabetes self-care plans consistent with cultural, social and psychological requirements for the best possible care and comprehension.
- Provides education to clients and family members regarding self-care, maintaining optimal health, and preventing complications.
Benefits
- Opportunities for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
