Diabetes Educator - Endocrinology

Tower Health • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Diabetes Educator provides education and counseling to clients with diabetes. Acute care referrals may include patients currently admitted to the Hospital or being cared for in the Emergency Department. Collaborates with care team regarding patients' learning needs and patient responses to education. Provides expert counsel to clinical staff regarding recognized Diabetes Guidelines, diabetes medications, monitoring equipment and other technological tools for diabetes self-management. Collaborates with inter professional care team and nursing leadership to positively impact patient and organizational outcomes related to diabetes care.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing - OR - Non-Nursing Bachelor's degree with an MSN - OR - Doctoral degree in Nursing
• Diabetes Educator Experience
• BLS Certification
• PA Registered Nurse License
• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Strong Team Player

Nice To Haves

• CDE or CDCES Certification (Required within 12 months of hire)

Responsibilities

• Provides education and counseling to clients with diabetes.
• Collaborates with care team regarding patients' learning needs and patient responses to education.
• Provides expert counsel to clinical staff regarding recognized Diabetes Guidelines, diabetes medications, monitoring equipment and other technological tools for diabetes self-management.
• Collaborates with inter professional care team and nursing leadership to positively impact patient and organizational outcomes related to diabetes care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level