Diabetes Educator jobs in Albany, GA
Diabetes Educator educates patients on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in a diabetes diagnosis, including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing. Collects patient data to monitor health status and proactively manage the patient's condition. Being a Diabetes Educator facilitates skill development and behavior modification so that the patient is able to successfully manage the disease. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent. Additionally, Diabetes Educator typically required to be a Certified Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Diabetes Educator occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Diabetes Educator typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Diabetes Educator - RN or Dietitian
- Southwell, Inc.
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Tifton, GA
FULL_TIME
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DEPARTMENT: DIABETES LEARNING CENTERF ACILITY: Diabetes Learning Center/ Lean 6 SigmaWORK TYPE: Full TimeS HIFT: Daytime
SUMMARY:Under general supervision of the Manager of the Diabetes Learning Center (DLC); provides out patient diabetes education at Tift Regional Health Systems, satellite clinics and/or community groups within the TRHS service area; functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team to assess diabetes care skills and education needs of clients and/or care providers; provides self-management education to assist clients in maintaining health and to prevent or manage complications; coordinates the Diabetes Support Group program; and provides In-Patient diabetes education as needed. Teaching experience desirable.
RESPONSIBILITIES:* Assesses patient and/or caregiver(s) diabetes self-management skills & knowledge using the appropriate encounter in Cerner EMR (electronic medical record); selects & completes the correct assessment 100% of the time.
- Provides education to patients and/or caregivers based on the individual needs assessment following the written DLC curriculum, and documents or assures appropriate documentation of education provided in EMR 100% of the time.
- Conducts educational follow-up with patients and/or caregivers based on DLC education curriculum; selects & completes, or assures completion, the correct follow-up encounter in EMR 100% of the time.
- Conducts diabetes self-management assessment and provides education appropriate to the patient's and/or caregiver(s) age, cognitive level and physical ability.
- Communicates accurately and effectively with physicians or other healthcare professional regarding patient progress with diabetes self-management skill development by phone or written communication. Assures DLC policy regarding written communication to referring physician is followed 100% of the time.
- Completes, or assures completion of, charges for patients within 24 hours of the chargeable service.
- Follows appropriate DLC computer down-time procedures for patient assessment, documentation of education, documentation of physician communication and charging for services when computer access is unavailable.
- Coordinates and conducts the Diabetes Support Group program assuring: speaker needs are met, attendee announcement letters are sent, refreshments are obtained & available, and the room is cleaned up after the program.
- Cross-trains to provide & properly document In-patient diabetes education and to serve as a resource to physicians or nursing staff to promote glycemic control. Knows and can provide guidance for the implementation of all In-patient glycemic control physician order sets and/or protocols used at TRHS.
- Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and facility regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
- Understands and adheres to compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflicts of Interest Policy.
- Demonstrates age-specific skills as required by position.
- Offers suggestions on ways to improve operations of department and reduce costs.
- Attends all mandatory education programs.
- Improves self-knowledge through voluntarily attending continuing education/certification classes.
- Maintains required competency levels as identified in written exams, skills checklists, skills labs, annual safety and health requirements as well as service excellence education hours requirements.
- Willing to cross-train in order to better assist co-workers and to provide maximum efficiency in department.
- Volunteers/participates on hospital committees, functions, and department projects.
- Manages resources effectively.
- Reports equipment in need of repair in order to extend life of equipment.
- Makes good use of time so as to not create needless overtime.
EDUCATION:Registered Nurse* Associate's Degree in Nursing
Dietitian* Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field
CREDENTIALS:* Registered Nurse* Registered Dietitian
OTHER INFORMATION:* Position may be filled by either a Registered Nurse or a Registered Dietitian.* Must maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian in the State of Georgia.* Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) preferred.* Minimum of two (2) years work experience required.
Southwell/Tift Regional Health System, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. - 1 Month Ago
Diabetes Education Program Coordinator
- Diabetes Management Clinic
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Fitzgerald, GA
FULL_TIME
- About usDiabetes Management Clinic, LLC is taking a unique and new approach to helping patients who struggle with diabetes. Combining therapy and education, our goal is change patient lives by providi...
- 15 Days Ago
Fire Safety Inspector - Educator
- Douglas County Government
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Douglas, GA
FULL_TIME
- This is technical and administrative work teaching fire and life safety education and fire prevention classes and providing counseling on fire setting to juveniles. This classification has no supervis...
- 5 Days Ago
Nurse Educator - Emergency Medicine
- Jobot
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Baconton, GA
FULL_TIME
- $15K Sign On | Relocation Bonus | Loan Repayment/Tuition Assistance | Days! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jake Vogel Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply On Company Site" button and sen...
- 7 Days Ago
Nurse Educator - Emergency Medicine
- Jobot
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Baconton, GA
FULL_TIME
- $15K Sign On | Relocation Bonus | Loan Repayment/Tuition Assistance | Days! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jake Vogel Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply On Company Site" button and sen...
- 7 Days Ago
Community Educator (Sales)
- Affinity Hospice
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Douglas, GA
FULL_TIME
- Overview SALES REPRESENTATIVE Affinity Hospice is actively looking for a Sales Representative who is passionate about facilitating exceptional care to our hospice patients. We are one of the fastest g...
- 9 Days Ago
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Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg - $2,035 per week
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Albany, GA
- American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia. Job Descripti...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,110 per week
- PRN Healthcare
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Albany, GA
- Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia. Job Descripti...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Ultrasound Technologist - $2,882 per week
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Albany, GA
- Aureus Medical Group - Imaging is seeking a travel Ultrasound Technologist for a travel job in Albany, Georgia. Job Desc...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,815 per week
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Albany, GA
- RTG Medical-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia. Job Description &...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel CT Technologist - $2,393 per week
- Stability Healthcare
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Albany, GA
- OneStaff Medical is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Albany, Georgia. Job Description & Requirements...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel CT Technologist - $2,355 per week
- Stability Healthcare
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Albany, GA
- TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Albany, Georgia. Job Description & Requirements ...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,800 per week
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Albany, GA
- LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia. Job Description & Requireme...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel CT Technologist - $2,459 per week
- Stability Healthcare
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Albany, GA
- FlexCare Imaging is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Albany, Georgia. Job Description & Requirements...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Albany, Georgia
Albany is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia. Located on the Flint River, it is the seat of Dougherty County. Located in southwest Georgia, it is the principal city of the Albany, Georgia metropolitan area. The population was 77,434 at the 2010 U.S. Census, making it the eighth-largest city in the state.
It became prominent in the nineteenth century as a shipping and market center, first served by riverboats and then by railroads. Seven lines met in Albany, and it was a center of trade in the Southeast. It was part of the Black Belt, the extensive area in the Deep South of cotton plantations....
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Income Estimation for Diabetes Educator jobs
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Albany, Georgia area prices
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