Diabetes Educator jobs in Portland, ME
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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- MaineHealth
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Scarborough, ME
FULL_TIME
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Summary
Maine Medical Partners has an opening for a Diabetes Educator-Registered Nurse. The candidate joining our practice will support patients living with diabetes through 1-1 patient visits and on-going classes. Our programs are recognized by the American Diabetes Association and emphasize a patient-coaching and team-based approach. Topics include nutrition counseling, diabetes self-management, and training on innovative technology: building alternative class modalities delivering methods to include on demand and web-based technologies.
An RN license and 2 years of nursing experience are required for this position. If you are not currently credentialed as a Diabetes Educator, we will work with you to obtain the credential within your first two years.
This position offers flexible scheduling, working 32, 36 or 40 hours. Shifts can be 4-8s, 4-9s or 4-10s during the Monday-Friday work week. Let us know what type of schedule you’re seeking!
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Position Summary
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Under general supervision of the Clinical Manager and Medical Director, responsible for nursing assessments, as well as assessing diabetes educational needs. Plans, implements and evaluates nursing care and diabetes education for patients with diabetes and their family members in both individual and group settings.
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Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
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Education: Completion of Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
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License/Certifications: Current Maine State Registered Nurse license. Current BLS certification. Currently certified or in process of achieving certification as a diabetes educator.
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Experience: 2 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse.
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Knowledge of diabetes disease process, lifestyle recommendations, pharmaceutical therapies and self-management practices and provides information and education in accordance with the American Diabetes Association Standards of Care.
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Knowledge of patient education and community health theories and practices related to disease prevention, behavioral change and methods of instruction.
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Knowledge of nursing theory, practice and education sufficient to coordinate care for patients within the clinic setting.
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Analytical abilities necessary to evaluate and revise educational programs based upon experience and patient performance.
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Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
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Interpersonal skills necessary to conduct formal education programs to counsel patients and family members.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality.
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Proficient computer skills.
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- 4 Days Ago
- MaineHealth
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Scarborough, ME
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- Summary Maine Medical Partners has an opening for a Diabetes Educator-Registered Nurse. The candidate joining our practice will support patients living with diabetes through 1-1 patient visits and on-...
- 3 Days Ago
- Lululemon
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South Portland, ME
FULL_TIME
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- 17 Days Ago
- MaineHealth
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Scarborough, ME
FULL_TIME
- Summary Training and Development Educator I Maine Behavioral Healthcare The Training and Development Educator for Maine Behavioral Healthcare assists in the planning, coordination and implementation o...
- 1 Month Ago
- MaineHealth
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Scarborough, ME
FULL_TIME
- Summary Position Summary Position is responsible for performing appointment scheduling for a high-volume multi-physician specialty care practice, including coordination of surgeries, and/or surgical p...
- 23 Days Ago
- MaineHealth
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Scarborough, ME
FULL_TIME
- Summary $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS! **Current MaineHealth Employees not Eligible** Position Summary Position performs bone densitometry (DXA) studies for use in the evaluation of patients. Required Minimum...
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- Generac
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South Portland, ME
- Generac Clean Energy combines the speed and excitement of a technology startup with the resources and market power of an...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
- OneStaffMedical
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PORTLAND, ME
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- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
- OneStaffMedical
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PORTLAND, ME
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- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
- OneStaffMedical
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PORTLAND, ME
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- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Hc1 Hamilton County
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Windham, ME
- Location:18100 Cumberland Road - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060 Hamilton County is one of Indianas fastest growing, highest...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Maine Health
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Portland, ME
- Part Time 22 Bramhall St. Nursing/Clinical Support Night Shift For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuse...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Maine Health
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Portland, ME
- Full Time 22 Bramhall St. Nursing/Clinical Support Night Shift For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuse...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
- OneStaffMedical
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PORTLAND, ME
- We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently - owned, nationally - recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready ...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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