Diabetic Educator

Tenet Healthcare; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Career development

HSA/FSAs

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, part of Tenet Healthcare, seeks an experienced nurse to plan and render professional care in outpatient clinic settings, with emphasis on diabetic education.

You will assist nursing staff, assess diabetic patients, explain insulin and meal plans, and coordinate referrals while maintaining CPR proficiency and contributing to staff education and patient care improvements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing with current MI nursing license.
• Experience in diabetes education or education certification preferred.
• Alternative: Dietetics degree with ADA registration and diabetic teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and render professional care in outpatient clinic settings.
• Assist nursing staff with patient care, tests and procedures.
• Assess diabetic patients and monitor progress and response to treatment.
• Provide Diabetic Education to individuals and groups.
• Explain insulin administration and meal plans to patients.
• Refer to community services, medical suppliers, or physicians as needed.
• Communicate treatment plans with patients and physicians.
• Participate in nursing committees and quality improvement projects.
• Maintain CPR proficiency and respond in emergencies.
• Contribute to ongoing staff education and workshops.

Skills

Diabetic education

Nursing

Patient care

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Bachelor's in Dietetics

Job description

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefit Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of

professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit

package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The

available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness

insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Under general supervision, plans and renders professional care to meet the physical and psychophysical needs of patients in a physician office and hospital out-patient clinic setting. Works closely with other professional and auxiliary personnel providing personal comprehensive out-patient care. 1. Assists nursing staff with patient care when necessary (i.e. performs tests and procedures, handles patient calls, etc.). 2. Assesses the condition and needs of diabetic patient by observing patient signs and symptoms, reactions to treatment and medication and patient progress. 3. Explains and instructs diabetics concerning disease process, plan of care, administration of insulin, meal plan, etc. 4. Provides Diabetic Education through both individual and group sessions. 5. Administers medications as directed. 6. Makes referrals to community agencies, durable medical companies or physicians as needed. 7. Communicates effectively with clients and physicians regarding treatment plans and referrals. 8. Actively participates on nursing committees and research projects and implementation of improved methods of patient care. 9. Maintains current knowledge in fields by attending classes or seminars. 10. Performs workshops and in-services for medical staff as needed. 11. Maintains proficiency in CPR and assists as needed in CPR or other emergencies. 12. Performs other related duties as assigned. [BRASSRING IMPORT 9/24/16]

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current license to practice professional nursing by the State of Michigan. Previous experience with diabetic teaching. Certification in Diabetic Education preferred. Or 2. Bachelors degree in Dietetics with completion of registration through the American Dietetic Association. Two years of diabetic teaching with Certification in Diabetes Education [BRASSRING IMPORT 9/24/16]

Facility Description

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstanding customer service and medical care. This hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with all private birthing suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care. For emergency services, obstetrics and ambulatory surgery, Huron Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation.

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Job: Education

Primary Location: Commerce Township, Michigan

Facility: DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Day

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.