Diabetes Care & Education Specialist - Education Leader

Samaritan Health Services; Lebanon (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services seeks a Certified Diabetes Education Specialist to collaborate on teaching plans and patient education material aligned with national standards for patients with diabetes, gestational diabetes, or pre-diabetes.

Role includes helping develop educational programs for staff, support groups, students, and interns, within Samaritan’s Diabetes Education Programs. A strong background in diabetes care and dietetics is required.

Qualifications

• CDE/CDCES certification required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Current RD through CDR with Oregon Dietetic License.
• Bachelor's degree; professional organization membership preferred.
• 3 years clinical healthcare experience with emphasis on diabetes/ chronic disease preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team to develop and implement teaching plans and patient education materials.
• Assist in development of educational programs for staff, support groups, students and interns.

Skills

Diabetes Educator CDE

BLS Certification

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Dietitian (CDR)

Oregon Dietetic License

Bachelor's degree

Professional organization membership

Job description

Samaritan Health Services seeks a Certified Diabetes Education Specialist to collaborate on teaching plans and patient education material aligned with national standards for patients with diabetes, gestational diabetes, or pre-diabetes.

Role includes helping develop educational programs for staff, support groups, students, and interns, within Samaritan’s Diabetes Education Programs. A strong background in diabetes care and dietetics is required.