Diabetes Educator jobs in Allentown, PA
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/Patient Educator, Maternal Fetal Medicine (Part Time)
- St. Lukes Hospital
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Easton, PA
PART_TIME
- St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Diabetes/Patient Educator, Maternal Fetal Medicine will provide comprehensive, high quality nutritional care to patients through assessments, diet counseling and diabetes support and education programs. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaboratively develops education goals, learning objectives and an individualized plan for education content and teaching methods for diabetes and pregnancy program participants Collects diabetes and pregnancy program participant assessment data using the ADCES framework in a collaborative and ongoing manner. Assesses patients’ blood glucose levels and develops a plan of care in collaboration with the Perinatologist and Perinatal Nurse Practitioner. Is familiar with and utilizes the Perinatal Diabetes and Pregnancy management protocols Utilizes fetal ultrasound data to assist in blood glucose evaluation. Is familiar with protocols for diagnostic and laboratory testing for the treatment of diabetes and pregnancy. Familiar with the ADA Standards of Care for the Patient with Diabetes Provides education interventions that utilize primarily interactive, collaborative, skill-based training methods and maximizes the use of interactive training methods Collaboratively develops an individualized follow-up plan with each program participant Evaluates the effectiveness of the education provided by measuring attainment of learning objectives Conducts ongoing and follow-up assessments upon completion of diabetes and pregnancy program; utilizes the outcome measures from the AADE7 Continuum of Outcomes Framework Documents assessment data, educational plan, services provided and evaluation results in each participant’s education records Utilizes a team approach to provide services, collaborates and communicates with team members when needed PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sit up to 4 hours per day; 2 hours at a time. Stand for up to 6 hours per day; 3 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 20 minutes at a time. Frequently use hands and fingers to manipulate objects and for computer use. Rare lifting of objects greater than 50 pounds. Occasional transport of patients weighing up to 300 pounds via wheelchair. Must have the ability for hearing as it relates to normal, high and low frequency. Must have the ability for seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Occasionally stoop, bend or reach beyond shoulder level. Occasionally squats, crouches, kneels and climbs. Must have hand/eye coordination. EDUCATION: Registered Professional Nurse or Registered Dietician with a Bachelor of Science degree and a current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania. Certification as a Diabetes Educator preferred. Eligibility for certification may be considered. ADA/CDCES certification as a Diabetes Educator within 2 years. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: A Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian who is also a certified diabetes educator, or who is eligible to become a certified diabetes educator. ADA/CDCES certification as a Diabetes Educator within 2 years. Two years of diabetes and pregnancy education preferred. Experience with insulin pump therapy preferred. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 20,000 employees providing services at 15 campuses and 300 outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $3.5 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Fortune/Merative 11 times total and eight years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. SLUHN has been named a Top Workplaces 2023 by the Morning Call. In addition, St. Luke’s has been named a Top Workplace nationally, in the Philadelphia region, and in New Jersey. St. Luke’s is the ONLY healthcare institution in Pennsylvania and the third-highest ranked healthcare entity in the nation to be deemed a Top Workplace in 2023. In 2023, St. Luke’s was named one of America’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes. St. Luke’s was the only employer in the Lehigh Valley to be named to the list and was one of only two healthcare employers in Pennsylvania to receive the designation. St. Luke’s University Health Network is the top-ranked Lehigh Valley-based employer in Forbes Magazine’s ranking of employers in Pennsylvania. Learn More Here.
- 1 Month Ago
Diabetes Education Dietitian
- Sodexo
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ALLENTOWN, PA
PART_TIME
- Unit Description Join a team of dietitians who are passionate about their profession, with patients at the heart of everything we do. Sodexo is seeking a part-time (28 hours per week) Registered Dieti...
- 1 Month Ago
Clinical Educator
- Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network
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Bethlehem, PA
FULL_TIME
- JOB SUMMARY To ensure that clinical staff has the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high quality, competent, and safe care to residents. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ASSURES LEARNING NEEDS OF CLINICAL ...
- 1 Month Ago
Diabetes Metabolic Center Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
- Lehigh Valley Health Network
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Allentown, PA
FULL_TIME
- Position Overview Join our team of experienced endocrinologists in a busy inpatient and outpatient practice with a wide variety of endocrine cases. You’ll have exposure to leading-edge technology, inc...
- 1 Month Ago
RN Clinical Educator
- Good Shepherd Rehabilitation
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Bethlehem, PA
FULL_TIME
- To learn more text "RN LTACH" to 484-894-1659 The Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital has been helping patients recover from complex medical conditions and injuries since 2000. The first long-term acute-...
- 18 Days Ago
SLPG Clinical Educator
- St. Lukes Physician Group Inc
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Allentown, PA
FULL_TIME
- St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisf...
- 21 Days Ago
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GreenDrop Customer Service Attendant
- Savers Value Village
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Norristown, PA
- Description Job Title: GreenDrop Attendant - West Norriton Who we are: GreenDrop® is rapidly expanding to make donating ...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Residential Behavioral Health Setting Nurse / LPN / Salisbury Behavioral Health
- RHA Health Services
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Pottstown, PA
- We are hiring for: Residential Behavioral Health Setting Nurse / LPN / Salisbury Behavioral Health Location: Pottstown, ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Direct Support Professional / Salisbury Behavioral Health
- RHA Health Services
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Allentown, PA
- We are hiring for: Direct Support Professional / Salisbury Behavioral Health Location: Allentown, PA Type: Regular If yo...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Diabetes Educator
- Tower Health
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Pottstown, PA
- Responsibilities: The Diabetes Educator provides education and counseling to clients with diabetes. Acute care referrals...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Medication Technician / Caregiver
- Columbia Cottage
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Collegeville, PA
- Can you jump in and help wherever you are needed? Are you an excellent communicator? Can you effectively prioritize mult...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Direct Support Supervisor/Sun- Thur 9am-5pm
- RHA Health Services
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Horsham, PA
- We are hiring for: Direct Support Supervisor/Sun- Thur 9am-5pm Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable indivi...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Medical Assistant - Women's Health
- Geisinger
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Weatherly, PA
- Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant - Women's Health Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Job Category: Patient Suppo...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Direct Support Supervisor
- RHA Health Services
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Pottstown, PA
- We are hiring for: Direct Support Supervisor Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown (Pennsylvania Dutch: Allenschteddel) is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is Pennsylvania's third most populous city and the 231st largest city in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 118,032 and is currently the fastest growing city in all of Pennsylvania. It is the largest city in the metropolitan area known as the Lehigh Valley, which had a population of 821,623 residents as of 2010[update]. Allentown constitutes a portion of the New York City Combined Statistical Area and is the county seat of Lehigh County. ...
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Income Estimation for Diabetes Educator jobs
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Allentown, Pennsylvania area prices
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What does a Diabetes Educator do?
Diabetes Educator in Lincoln, NE
This historical review illustrates that there have been drivers at the macro, meso and micro levels which reflect and are reflected by the interprofessional role boundaries in the diabetes educator workforce.
December 23, 2019
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By operating in near real-time, coaches develop remarkable relevancy to peoples’ daily journey with diabetes.
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Diabetes Educator in Norwich, CT
Diabetes educators can earn two different types of credentials, CDE (certified diabetes educator) or BC-ADM (board certified–advanced diabetes management), and must go through a re-credentialing process every five years to stay up to date on advances in diabetes care.
February 06, 2020