Diabetes Educator

Providence Health Plan Group; Spokane, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence seeks a Diabetes Education Specialist to deliver individualized and group education in DSME, MNT, and diabetes prevention programs. You will support Providence Community Wellness initiatives by providing evidence-based education across diverse populations.

Required are certifications (RD/Nutritionist, CDR RD, CDCES) and at least 6 months of diabetes education experience. This role emphasizes compassionate care, collaboration with care teams, and ongoing program improvement.

Qualifications

• Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.
• Washington Dietitian Certification upon hire or Washington Nutritionist Certification.
• National CDR Registered Dietitian upon hire.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) upon hire or preparing for the exam.
• 6 months of experience providing diabetes education or 15 contact hours in diabetes subjects within past year.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group education in DSME and MNT.
• Support Providence Community Wellness programs with education and interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based education to diverse populations.

Skills

Diabetes education

Healthcare communication

Program delivery

Education

Washington Dietitian Certification

Washington Nutritionist Certification

CDR Registered Dietitian

CDCES

6 months diabetes education experience

Job description

Description

Provides individualized and group education, counseling, and support in Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME), Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), diabetes prevention programs, and other health and wellness initiatives. Supports Providence Community Wellness programs through the delivery of evidence-based education and interventions designed to improve health outcomes and promote healthy lifestyle behaviors across diverse populations.

Required Qualifications:

• Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement
• Washington Dietitian Certification upon hire -OR- Washington Nutritionist Certification
• National CDR Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration upon hire
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) upon hire or preparing for the NCBDE qualifying examination
• 6 months of experience providing diabetes education and/or 15 contact hours within past year in diabetes and diabetes clinical and educational subjects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Credentialed as a diabetes education specialist or diabetes clinical management specialist
• CDE certified
• 3 years of experience as a healthcare professional

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.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

About the Team

Providence has been serving the Inland Northwest since 1886 when Mother Joseph and the Sisters of Providence founded Sacred Heart Medical Center. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In eastern Washington, Providence provides care throughout Spokane, Stevens and Walla Walla counties.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

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Pay Range: $35.69 - $55.41