Health Educator jobs in Huntsville, AL

Overview

The Diabetes Educator identifies patient needs and priorities for education used on assessment. Patient population includes those from small children to the elderly. The educator plans, implements and evaluates all programs and services administered by the Diabetes Control Center. The educator coordinates the educational care between other professional disciplines as needed.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university preferred.  Require dietetic registration and licensure or nursing licensure within provisional period.  Must be a Certified Diabetes Educator or working toward certification in diabetes education within provisional period.

Experience:  2 years experience in the field of diabetes care and education is preferred.

Additional skills/abilities: Effective verbal and written skills. Ability to communicate with people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.