Diabetes Educator - Endocrinology

Tower Health • Philadelphia, PA

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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. Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8:30a - 5p, onsite. The scheduled start and end times require flexibility to meet the needs of the practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Non-Nursing Bachelor's degree with an MSN or Doctoral degree in Nursing.
• Experience as a Diabetes Educator.
• BLS Certification.
• PA Registered Nurse License.
• CDE or CDCES Certification (Required within 12 months of hire).

Nice To Haves

• Customer Service Skills.
• Detail Oriented.
• Excellent Communications Skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
• Problem Solving Skills.
• Strong Team Player.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and counseling to clients with diabetes.
• Collaborate with care team regarding patients' learning needs and responses to education.
• Provide expert counsel to clinical staff on Diabetes Guidelines and diabetes management tools.
• Work with inter professional care team and nursing leadership to improve patient outcomes related to diabetes care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees