Description
Diabetes Educator at Providence Medford- OBGYN Health Center and Providence Medical Group Stewart Meadows
This position is part-time, 24 hours per week and a Day Schedule
The diabetes educator provides education for clients with diabetes of all ages according to the individualized needs of the client. The role includes a health and education assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of an education plan, taking into account psychosocial, economic, and language barriers. Duties are performed in a classroom or individual outpatient setting in collaboration with a team of RNs & RDs. The candidate also accepts professional development and community outreach as an integral part of professional practice.
Required Qualifications
- Oregon Dietitian License upon hire.
- National CDR Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration upon hire.
- Three (3) years experience in treatment and education of diabetes within the last 2 years.
- Experience with current adult learning theory in relation to diabetes education.
- Experience with the clinical management of diabetes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Formal coursework or credentials in principles of adult learning theory and patient-centered learning.
- Certification in Diabetes Education, or willingness to attain CDE certification upon hire.
- Experience with diverse ethnic groups.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Benefits
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more.
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