Diabetes Educator - Providence Anchorage at Providence Medical Grp.

Anchorage, Alaska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Diabetes Management, Patient Education, Glycemia Management, Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Insulin Pumps, Patient Assessment, Personalized Care, Culturally Appropriate Education, Educational Technology, Staff Development, Multi-disciplinary Collaboration, Healthcare Professional Experience, Continuing Education, Health Education, Nutrition & Dietetics, Diabetes Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Diabetes Educator serves as a consultant of inpatient glycemia management and an educator of diabetes management and prevention to patients, families, caregivers, and providers, specific to PALI. Serves as an expert and provides support for diabetes related technology including continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pumps. Demonstrates proficiency in comprehensive patient assessment, delivery of personalized care, and customized education based on patient's needs (age-specific, culturally appropriate, pertinent to medical history, etc.). Assures the use of appropriate educational technology and learning methodology to increase knowledge, skills, and competencies of the person with diabetes. Leads the planning, development and implementation of staff development programs to meet required strategic training objectives for nursing or other clinical staff. Regularly participates in related continuing education. We are hiring for a Diabetes Educator position at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK! Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, 8-hr Day shifts, 40 hours per week. Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive an invite with additional screening questions from our HireVue system! Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Health related field of Nutrition & Dietetics Or Upon hire: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Health related field of Nutrition & Dietetics Coursework/Training - Health Educator 3 years experience providing diabetes education and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary clinical setting 3 years experience as a healthcare professional to include hospital inpatient setting Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.

Responsibilities

The Diabetes Educator provides consultation on inpatient glycemia management and educates patients, families, and providers on diabetes management and prevention. They lead staff development programs and ensure the use of appropriate educational technology to enhance diabetes care.