Diabetes Education Specialist & Care Coordinator

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

On-site employee health clinic

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Diabetes Educator to identify patient education priorities and coordinate comprehensive diabetes education within the Diabetes Control Center. You will plan, implement, and evaluate programs and services, collaborating with other professionals.

Qualified candidates typically hold a Bachelor's degree, dietetic registration or nursing licensure, and work toward CDCES certification within provisional period. Two years of diabetes care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education preferred: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• License, Certification and/or Registration: Dietetic registration and licensure or nursing licensure within provisional period. Working toward CDCES certification within provisional period. Certified Diabetes Educator within 2 years of hire.
• Experience: 2 years in diabetes care and education preferred.
• Additional skills/abilities: Effective verbal and written skills. Ability to communicate with people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• The Diabetes Educator identifies patient needs and priorities for education used on assessment.
• Plans, implements and evaluates all programs and services administered by the Diabetes Control Center.
• Coordinates the educational care between other professional disciplines as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Diversity communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Diabetes Educator to identify patient education priorities and coordinate comprehensive diabetes education within the Diabetes Control Center. You will plan, implement, and evaluate programs and services, collaborating with other professionals.

Qualified candidates typically hold a Bachelor's degree, dietetic registration or nursing licensure, and work toward CDCES certification within provisional period. Two years of diabetes care experience is preferred.