Diabetes Care Nurse Educator

East Alabama Health; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika seeks a diabetes clinician to educate patients and families, promoting health and wellness in the community. The role involves direct education and support for people with diabetes and other chronic conditions, with a focus on empathy and evidence-based care.

The clinician will work with patients and families to deliver individualized and group education, coordinating with the care team to improve outcomes while maintaining high standards of service and

Qualifications

• Current Alabama licensure required by State for professional designation.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire/transfer.
• Exercise Physiologist must obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Two years experience in nursing, dietetics, social work, or exercise physiology, including patients with diabetes.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group diabetes education and support to patients and families.
• Promote health and wellness in the community through compassionate care.
• Collaborate with care teams to deliver high-quality diabetes management.

Skills

Patient education

Diabetes education

Group education

Interprofessional communication

Job description

East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika seeks a diabetes clinician to educate patients and families, promoting health and wellness in the community. The role involves direct education and support for people with diabetes and other chronic conditions, with a focus on empathy and evidence-based care.

The clinician will work with patients and families to deliver individualized and group education, coordinating with the care team to improve outcomes while maintaining high standards of service and