Patient Educator - Diabetes Education Part-time

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Glen Ellyn, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? The Patient Educator understands and reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, abides by HIPAA and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating educational activities for the assigned service.

Requirements

• Registered RN or Dietitian in the State of Illinois.
• Master’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
• BLS Healthcare provider required or within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• CBDCE Certification from the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education

Responsibilities

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Collaborates with nurse managers and staff to assess the learning needs and competencies of staff.
• Develops, implements and evaluates educational plans/programs and utilizes methods, measurements and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals.
• Serves as a consultant for staff in areas of program development, clinical practice, and professional development.
• Participates in the coordination and continuity of orientation programs, including preceptor programs.

Benefits

• tuition reimbursement
• loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• lifecycle benefits

What This Job Offers

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