Diabetes Educator - Days

Endeavor Health; Naperville (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Endeavor Health seeks a Diabetes Educator for their Diabetes Center in Naperville, IL. This full-time role requires expertise in diabetes self-management education, patient assessment, and developing care plans. Ideal candidates will possess either a Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition or Nursing, along with a Registered Dietitian certification or Registered Nurse license. The position offers career growth opportunities and benefits, emphasizing community-oriented healthcare.

Benefits

Career Pathways for Professional Growth

Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian with a current State license or a Registered Nurse.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) required within two years of start date.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements care plans for diabetes management.
• Counsels patients on diabetes self-management effectively.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Counseling

Educational Instruction

Clinical Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Registered Dietitian (RD) certification

Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse license

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$35.16 - $54.50 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Diabetes Educator - Days

• Location: Diabetes Center in Naperville, IL

• Full Time: 40 hours / week

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

What you will do:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. This includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of patients served and the ability to respond appropriately to those needs.

• Assesses patient?s condition based upon observation and/or interview of patient, physician?s diagnosis, laboratory results and any other pertinent informa?tion.

• Develops and implements a plan of care based on assessment diabetes self-management needs to patients and family members. Utilizes relevant data and appropriate methods for estimating nutritional requirements and provides effective therapy for all age groups. Updates this plan of care as needed based on changes in the patient?s medical condition.

• Develops or identifies and utilizes appropriate professional materials required in the performance of primary duties.

• Provides instruction on insulin and administration of insulin through subcutaneous injection utilizing appropriate educational materials.

• Provides instruction on programming insulin pumps and pattern management utilizing appropriate educational materials. Provides instruction on glucose sensors.

• Counsels patients and/or families on the prescribed therapy in an individualized manner, utilizing appropriate education materials.

• Develops or identifies and utilizes appropriate professional materials required in the performance of primary duties.

• Actively participates in hospital and department quality improvement activities.

• Contributes to the diabetes educational training of professional staff, colleagues, support staff, students and community when required.

• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attending related education meetings, programs, conferences, and seminars, completes independent continuing education (CEs) necessary to remain current in the field as a professional in specialty of diabetes.

What you will need:

• Requirements:

  • Bachelor?s Degree in Food and Nutrition or related field if dietitian OR Bachelor?s Degree in Nursing if Registered Nurse

  • Registered Dietitian (RD) with current State of Illinois license as a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) OR Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse license

  • Current CPR certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red Cross

  • Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) required within two years of start date.

• Preferred:

  • A Master?s Degree and/or a minimum of one year of previous hospital experience as a Registered Dietitian OR Registered Nurse

  • A minimum of two years of previous experience in education in the specialty of diabetes

  • Clinical research and/or program development experience

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals ? Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) ? all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to ?help everyone in our communities be their best?.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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