Diabetes Program Instructor

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Atlanta seeks a Diabetes Educator to provide dietary and diabetes self-management education to individuals and groups during daytime hours.

The role requires at least one year of diabetes education experience and ADCES certification or eligibility, plus an active Georgia license as RD or RN. You will educate patients, support care plans, and lead group classes.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of diabetes education experience.
• ADCES certification or eligibility to obtain certification within six months.
• RD or GA RN with current Georgia license.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietary education and diabetes self-management education to individuals and groups.
• Follow Scope and Standards of Practice for Diabetes Educators.

Skills

Diabetes education

Group classes leadership

Education

Registered Dietitian

Georgia RN license

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing Dietary Education and Diabetes self-management education and training to individuals and groups according to the Scope of Practice, Standards of Practice, and Standards of Professional performance for Diabetes Educators (ADCES).

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• One (1) year experience providing diabetes education to individuals and/or groups
• ADCES certification or eligible for certification and will complete within six months
• Registered Dietitian OR Registered Nurse with current license in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or Nursing Compact (NLC/eNLC) or Multistate License

PREFERRED

• Knowledgeable about current diabetes treatment management.
• Lead and manage group classes.

Work Hours:

0730-1600