Diabetes Educator - Providence Anchorage
About The Position
The Diabetes Educator serves as a consultant of inpatient glycemia management and an educator of diabetes management and prevention to patients, families, caregivers, and providers, specific to PALI. Serves as an expert and provides support for diabetes related technology including continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pumps. Demonstrates proficiency in comprehensive patient assessment, delivery of personalized care, and customized education based on patient's needs (age-specific, culturally appropriate, pertinent to medical history, etc.). Assures the use of appropriate educational technology and learning methodology to increase knowledge, skills, and competencies of the person with diabetes. Leads the planning, development and implementation of staff development programs to meet required strategic training objectives for nursing or other clinical staff. Regularly participates in related continuing education. We are hiring for a Diabetes Educator position at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK! Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, 8-hr Day shifts, 40 hours per week. Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive an invite with additional screening questions from our HireVue system! Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Health related field of Nutrition & Dietetics Or
- Within 6 months (180 days) of hire Alaska Dietitian License. Or
- Within 6 months (180 days) of hire Alaska Nutritionist License.
- Upon hire: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).
- Upon hire: CDR Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in Health related field of Nutrition & Dietetics
- Coursework/Training - Health Educator
- 3 years experience providing diabetes education and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary clinical setting
- 3 years experience as a healthcare professional to include hospital inpatient setting
Responsibilities
- consultant of inpatient glycemia management
- educator of diabetes management and prevention to patients, families, caregivers, and providers
- expert and provides support for diabetes related technology including continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pumps
- Demonstrates proficiency in comprehensive patient assessment, delivery of personalized care, and customized education based on patient's needs (age-specific, culturally appropriate, pertinent to medical history, etc.)
- assures the use of appropriate educational technology and learning methodology to increase knowledge, skills, and competencies of the person with diabetes
- Leads the planning, development and implementation of staff development programs to meet required strategic training objectives for nursing or other clinical staff
- Regularly participates in related continuing education
Benefits
- best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security
- retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
- health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues)
- voluntary benefits
- well-being resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
