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)
Office Location: HVMG Endocrinology - both Center and Sewickley office, as needed.
Work Hours: Daylight hours, primarily 3 days a week
The Diabetes Nurse Educator provides diabetes self-management education and other related wellness education within Heritage Valley Health System. Serve as consultant to Heritage Valley Multispecialty Group, Inc. and other fellow health care professionals, in the delivery of diabetes care and education.
Required
BSN graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Current Pennsylvania RN license in good standing. Current certification as a diabetes educator by the National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators.
Preferred
Five years recent Medical Surgical nursing experience. Experience in individual and group patient education. Computer skills. Prior knowledge of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors.
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