Diabetes Educator jobs in Albany, NY

Certified Diabetes Educator

If you are looking for a CDE position, full time, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places.

Position Highlights:

• Recognized leader: Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region
• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
• Work/Life: Monday - Friday, Office Hours

What you will do:

Provides individualized diabetes self-management education/ training to individuals and groups according to the Scope of Practice, Standards of Practice, and Standards of Professional performance for Diabetes Educators (ADCES 2020).

What you will need:

In-depth knowledge about current diabetes treatment management.

Able to lead and effectively manage groups.

Ability to develop a collaborative, therapeutic alliance with individuals.

Basic computer skills (use of Internet and e-mail).

Ability to instruct and assess basic diabetes management devices and reports.

A healthcare professional (RD, BSN, MSN preferred) who holds current profession NYS license and national certification as diabetes educator by National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators (CDE).

Credentialed as a diabetes education specialist or diabetes clinical management specialist preferred.

Minimum of 6 months experience (preferably more) providing diabetes education and/or 15 contact hours within past year in diabetes and diabetes clinical and educational subjects.

Pay range: $31.50-$41.40

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.50 - $41.40 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Healthcare setting:

• Outpatient

Medical specialties:

• Endocrinology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Albany, NY 12204: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person