What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diabetes Care Educator - Endocrinology Office - PRN position at Summa Health?
Summa Health Medical Group
1260 Independence Avenue
Akron, OH 44310
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.
Summary:
Collaborates with members of the health care team to provide diabetes education or inpatients and outpatients. Continuously evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of Diabetes Self-Management education (DSME) intervention. Provides diabetes education to patient and family members. Fosters continuity of care among all phases of the system. Participates in performance improvement planning. Actively assesses, evaluates and maintains professional development and competency.
Formal Education Required:
a. Registered Nurse, Registered Dietitian, or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)
b. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification and Member of the American Diabetes Association
Experience & Training Required:
a. One (1) year of diabetes education experience
Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Ability to operate a computer
b. Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity
Level of Physical Demands:
a. Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
Collaborates with members of the health care team to provide diabetes education or inpatients and outpatients. Continuously evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of Diabetes Self-Management education (DSME) intervention. Provides diabetes education to patient and family members. Fosters continuity of care among all phases of the system. Participates in performance improvement planning. Actively assesses, evaluates and maintains professional development and competency.
Formal Education Required:
a. Registered Nurse, Registered Dietitian, or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)
b. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification and Member of the American Diabetes Association
Experience & Training Required:
a. One (1) year of diabetes education experience
Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Ability to operate a computer
b. Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity
Level of Physical Demands:
a. Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$46.00/hr - $46.00/hr
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.
Salary : $46
