Diabetes Educator - Certified or Non-Certified

Nebraska Medicine • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

Provide education and support people affected by diabetes while helping them to better understand and manage their condition. Encourage self-management that promotes the achievement of individualized behavioral and treatment goals that optimize health outcomes in persons with diabetes across the health care continuum.

Requirements

• Minimum of two year clinical experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics, Exercise Physiology or closely related field required.
• Excellent teaching and communication skills (written and verbal) required.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork and work with minimal direction required.
• Public speaking ability required.
• Basic knowledge in office computer tools such as Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
• Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist through the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Registered dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration required (if applicable).
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license (if applicable).
• Minimum of two years clinical experience to include educating patients on diabetes required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or Nutrition/Dietetics, Exercise Physiology or closely related field required.
• Completion of Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) if applicable.
• If applicable, completion of a CADE accredited Dietetic Internship Program/Coordinated Program in Dietetics required.
• 1,000 hours of diabetes self-management education and completed and maintained active CDE certification (or equivalent) from a recognized diabetes certification body required.
• Excellent teaching and communication skills (written and verbal) required.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork and work with minimal direction required.
• Public speaking ability required.
• Basic knowledge in office computer tools such as Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook required.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
• Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist through the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Registered dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration required (if applicable).
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license (if applicable).

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing diabetic education preferred.
• Masters degree in Nursing (MSN), Nutrition/Dietetics, Exercise Physiology or closely related field degree preferred.
• Masters degree in Nursing, Nutrition/Dietetics, Exercise Physiology or closely related field required degree preferred.

Benefits

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
• Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.
• Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

What This Job Offers

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