Diabetes Educator - Quality & Coordination

At PeaceHealth, our vision is simple yet powerful; every person receives safe, compassionate care - every time, every touch. At PeaceHealth in Longview, Washington you'll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure our patients receive exceptional care. If this resonates with you, please consider joining us in the following role:

• Role: Part-time Diabetes Educator
• Schedule: This is a part-time .6 FTE hybrid position, working three 8-hour shifts per week with potential to work partially remote

In this role you'll support our patients in Southwest Washington and surrounding Oregon communities. You'll be responsible for providing individualized or group, goal directed diabetes management and education for patients and their families according to the Scope of Practice, Standards of Practice, and Standards of Professional performance for Diabetes Educators

PeaceHealth is a mission driven healthcare system serving communities in the Pacific Northwest. In Longview, PeaceHealth operates St. John Medical Center a 177-bed acute care hospital and a multispecialty medical group. We provide dozens of medical specialty services and programs including emergency, trauma, heart, behavioral health, bone and joint, cancer, birthing, and women's services.

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We offer you:

• A wage range of $44.11 - $66.17, rate of pay based upon experience
• A full benefits package
• Great PTO accrual rates
• A generous retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• A caring and collaborative work environment

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Position Details:

• Collaboratively develops educational goals, learning objectives and a plan for education content and teaching methods for program participants.
• Provides diabetes self management training to patients in the clinic or hospital setting. Develops an individualized follow-up plan with each patient.
• Evaluates effectiveness of educational services provided by measuring attainment of learning objectives. Conducts a follow-up assessment upon completion of the program.
• Documents patient care in the medical record according to standards.
• Participate in the development of training materials. Contributes to and participates in continuous quality improvement processes.
• Evaluates ability to obtain diabetes related medications and testing equipment and related supplies.
• Maintain and update education materials and keeping current with operational guidelines of monitoring devices and glycemic medication delivery systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: (may be either a Dietitian or Registered Nurse)

• Minimum of a Bachelors in related field of study for Dietitians (human nutrition, dietetics, foods and nutrition, etc)
• Required: Registered Dietitian
• Required: WA State Dietitian Certification
• Required within 12 months: Board Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
• Required: 1 year experience in dietetics with a variety of chronic conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular, and renal disease

Or may consider:

• Required: A Bachelors Degree in Nursing
• Required: WA State Registered Nurse License
• Required within 12 months: Board Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
• Required: a minimum of 1 year RN experience in general medical nursing

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to affectively teach in a group setting, utilizing a variety of educational methods. (Required)
• Proficient computer/keyboarding skills including MS Office applications. (Required)
• Ability to recognize and prioritize complex data to best serve patient. (Required)
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite and ability to learn new software skills. (Required)

Working Conditions

• Frequent moving around work area.
• Frequent grasping, reaching.
• Frequent lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs.
• Occasional squatting/ kneeling/ bending.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting or in office environment.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.