What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diabetes Educator - Casual/PRN position at Mount Carmel Health System?
Employment Type : Part time
Shift : Description :
Position Purpose :
The Diabetes Educator casual position will be to backup and / or augment our Full-time Diabetes Educators covering both inpatient consults and outpatient referrals for patients with Diabetes. The Educator will be spending focused time with direct patient care to enhance the patients understanding of how to best self-manage their diabetes. This position will require travel between Mount Carmel East, Mount Carmel St. Ann's, and Mount Carmel Grove City.
Patient Educator, within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, the American Dietetics Association and the Ohio Dietetics Association, and / or Ohio Board of Pharmacy functions within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization. The Patient Educator, specific to Diabetes Education, provides consultation and diabetes education to patients, families, staff and physicians, assumes a leadership role in issues relating to diabetes and acts as a change agent to support institutional initiatives pertaining to the care of patients who have diabetes.
Minimum Qualifications :
- Education : Graduate from school of nursing, dietetics or pharmacy. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- Licensure / Certification : Current licensure to practice as a registered nurse, registered and licensed dietitian or registered pharmacist in the State of Ohio. Professional certification preferred
- Experience : Minimum of 3-5 years recent experience in area of specialization preferred
- Demonstrates leadership and teaching experience
- Demonstrates ability to function as an interdisciplinary team member and able to manage stressful situations
- BLS Healthcare Provider training required
What You Will Do :
Position Highlights and Benefits :
Ministry / Facility Information :
Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our four hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
