What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diabetes Educator Cert position at CommonSpirit Health?
Dignity Health Medical Foundation established in 1993 is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California Arizona and Nevada. Today Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the physician the Diabetes Educator is responsible for instructing individuals (in-patient outpatient and community members) concerning their condition general health management and nutrition and distribution of diabetic educational literature. Provides information that is relevant to coping with illness promoting recovery to healthful living and effectively involving the consumer in his/her health care decisions.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Three to five years of clinical nursing experience.
- Experience in Diabetes self-management education.
- BS in nursing or related field.
- CDE within 1 year or 500 hours of direct diabetes education within the last 2 years.
- RN = RN license from NV State Nursing Board.
- Membership in local professional organizations.
- Ability to work independently set priorities and manage work within timeframe read and analyze technical material communicate effectively verbally and in writing positive mental attitude.
- Strong customer service orientation and the ability to handle highly confidential information essential.
- Must have a working knowledge of Nevada Board of Nursing rules and regulations.
- Must be computer literate.
- Contact hours continuing education specialty training in diabetes self-management education.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 10 years of clinical nursing experience.
- CT DIABED
