Diabetes Educator

Providence • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The diabetes educator provides education for clients with diabetes of all ages according to the individualized needs of the client. This process involves a health and education assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of an education plan, taking into account psychosocial, economic, and language barriers. Duties are performed in a classroom or individual outpatient setting in collaboration with a team of RNs & RDs. The candidate accepts professional development and community outreach as an integral part of professional practice. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Ambulatory Services 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

• Oregon Dietitian License upon hire.
• National CDR Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration upon hire.
• Three (3) years experience in treatment and education of diabetes within the last 2 years.
• Experience with current adult learning theory in relation to diabetes education.
• Experience with the clinical management of diabetes.

Nice To Haves

• Formal coursework or credentials in principles of adult learning theory and patient-centered learning.
• Certification in Diabetes Education, or willingness to attain CDE certification upon hire.
• Experience with diverse ethnic groups.

Responsibilities

• Provides education for clients with diabetes of all ages according to the individualized needs of the client.
• Conducts health and education assessment.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates an education plan, taking into account psychosocial, economic, and language barriers.
• Performs duties in a classroom or individual outpatient setting in collaboration with a team of RNs & RDs.
• Accepts professional development and community outreach as an integral part of professional practice.

Benefits

• Free, convenient, and ample parking
• TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area
• Medical Plan Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement/education – includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog. Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap
• Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year.
• Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/or Roth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Lyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees