NURSE EDUCATOR - DIABETES - Full Time

Horizon Health Corporation; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Riverside seeks a Diabetes Educator to teach individuals with diabetes and their families, coordinate care, and develop education policies. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, California RN license, and experience in patient education. The role offers a rewarding work environment with growth opportunities in healthcare.

Benefits

Growth and Development Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Five years’ experience as a staff nurse is mandatory.
• Two years’ experience in patient education is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes education to patients and families.
• Coordinate care with primary care physician.
• Develop diabetes-related policies.

Skills

Patient education

Diabetes management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

Come and join the RMC Family!

We have been in the community since 1935. Our mission is to provide comprehensive multi-specialty medical services in the greater Riverside region. Your passion, inspiration, and talents are invaluable to us and our mission to serve others. Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development. Quality Healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare.

Riverside Medical Clinic is the best place to work, practice medicine, and receive care.

SUMMARY: Responsible for instruction of all individuals with diabetes and their families in all aspects of diabetes and its treatment as it pertains to that individual. Teaching is done with consideration to patient’s age, sex, and cultural and religious beliefs, which may affect the education process and compliance. Also responsible for developing and advising diabetes related policies within RMC.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hours: 8:30am-5pm

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university preferred. Five years’ experience as a staff nurse and two years’ experience in patient education required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: Current California RN license, Diabetes Educator Certification, and Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association certification required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. Note: other duties may be assigned, deleted or changed at any time, at the discretion of management.

1. Coordinate care and education with primary care physician and nutrition counselor.
2. Responsible for management activities of the patient in an efficient and cost-effective manner, providing optimal achievable patient education and care, and responsible for keeping computer-based data for outcome studies.
3. Responsible for self-education and personal growth of patients.
4. Develop and present information on diabetes to the community and other physicians and staff.
5. Work with the Marketing Representative to provide programs, advertising, newsletters, and to improve public relations.
6. Recognize the existence of patient’s rights and exercise those rights without regard to sex, cultural beliefs, economic status, educational background, or religious background.
7. Recognize the confidentiality of patient’s treatment records.
8. Inventory and order medical supplies and materials, as needed.
9. Be an active participant in the Health Education Committee Meetings.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. UHS has been recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies and is listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, and related services across the U.S., Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

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RMC Notice

Come and join the Riverside Medical Clinic family. This description reflects the current responsibilities and requirements but may be subject to change. Hours: 8:30am-5pm.