RN Diabetes Educator - Inpatient (10-hour shifts)
About The Position
Under the leadership of the Diabetes Services Program Manager, the Diabetes Services Educator is responsible for providing patient education to patients in the inpatient setting. The Educator is an active member of the health care team and participates in multi-disciplinary rounds. The Educator must be able to interact empathetically and compassionately with a variety of patients and their families concerning acute, chronic, and critical care medical needs. The Educator must be able to articulate the medical science related to diabetes and translate their knowledge into layman's terms in one-to-one or group counseling sessions, while working with print, audio, and video media. The Diabetes Educator possesses a broad scope of knowledge and skills to provide person-centered education to facilitate patient self-care management.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of broad clinical nursing experience.
- State of California RN license required.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.
- Ability to convey a positive, warm, friendly, and healing presence.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment.
- Must complete and pass all annual competencies.
Nice To Haves
- Focus in diabetes education with 2 years experience as a Diabetes Educator working with patients.
- Formal and informal teaching experience to include facilitating and teaching individuals and groups.
- Spanish and other foreign language fluency.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing strongly preferred.
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification preferred upon hire but required within 24 months, or at the completion of 1000 hours of providing patient diabetes education.
Responsibilities
- Providing patient education to patients in the inpatient setting.
- Participating in multi-disciplinary rounds as an active member of the health care team.
- Interacting empathetically and compassionately with patients and families regarding medical needs.
- Articulating the medical science related to diabetes and translating it into layman's terms.
- Conducting one-to-one or group counseling sessions using various media.
- Providing person-centered education to facilitate patient self-care management.
Benefits
- Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $5.50
- Hourly Night Shift Differential: $8.00
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
