Diabetes Educator

Providence • Medford, OR

19h

About The Position

The Diabetes Educator provides education for clients with diabetes of all ages according to each client’s individualized needs. The role involves assessing health and educational needs; developing, implementing, and evaluating an education plan; and accounting for psychosocial, economic, and language barriers. Duties are performed in classroom or individual outpatient settings in collaboration with a team of registered nurses and registered dietitians. Professional development and community outreach are integral to the position. The role is part-time, 24 hours per week, with a day schedule.

Requirements

• Oregon Dietitian License upon hire.
• National CDR Registered Dietitian credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration upon hire.
• Three years of experience in diabetes treatment and education within the last two years.
• Experience with current adult learning theory as it relates to diabetes education.
• Experience with 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

• Provide diabetes education to clients of all ages based on individualized needs.
• Assess clients’ health and educational needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate education plans while considering psychosocial, economic, and language barriers.
• Conduct education in classroom or individual outpatient settings in collaboration with registered nurses and registered dietitians.
• Participate in professional development and community outreach.

Benefits

• Providence offers benefits designed to support employees and their families, professional growth, and financial security. Specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed