Diabetes Educator

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Wheeler Heights (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diabetes Educator at St. Tammany Health System provides diabetes education in outpatient settings and through community and professional education services.

This role requires licensure and focuses on patient education, care coordination, and collaboration with the broader care team. Ideal candidates hold a Dietitian credential with state licensure, three years of clinical experience, and are encouraged to pursue CDCES certification within two years of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited program for specific field (Dietitian).
• Current state licensure.
• Minimum of three years clinical experience.
• Additional diabetes education experience highly preferred (inpatient and/or outpatient setting).
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) strongly preferred; complete within 6 months and within 2 years from hire.
• Current BLS certification; include manikin check off.
• Certification in Lifestyle Management, Stress Management or Weight Management encouraged.

Responsibilities

• The Diabetes Educator provides diabetes education in outpatient settings and through community and professional education services.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and education programs.
• Supports ongoing professional education and community outreach activities.

Skills

Communication

Patient education

Teamwork

Education

Dietitian degree or equivalent

State licensure for Dietitian

Job description

Job Summary

The Diabetes Educator is a licensed health care professional responsible and accountable for providing diabetes education in the outpatient settings and through community and professional education services.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40; Work Shift: Mon - Fri 8am-4:30pm

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited program for specific field of health care professional (Dietitian)
• Current state licensure
• Minimum of three years clinical experience
• Additional diabetes education experience highly preferred (inpatient and/or outpatient setting)
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) strongly preferred; applicants encouraged to successfully complete the certification within 6 months of obtaining required experience hours and not to exceed 2 years from date of hire
• Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. ILCOR course must include a manikin check off
• Certification in Lifestyle Management, Stress Management or Weight Management is encouraged

Physical Demands

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise. Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) – talking, hearing, seeing; Frequently (34%-66%) – reaching; Occasionally (1%-33%) – lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching, handling/feeling

Employment

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct themselves according to mission, vision and values. Review expectations before applying.

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.