Diabetes Educator - Diabetes Learning Center

About the role

The Diabetes Educator at Kadlec Regional Medical Center, Richland WA, under the general direction of the Manager and Director, assesses and evaluates clients' needs. They provide individual and group instruction in diabetes self-management based on assessed needs and clients' abilities, counsel clients in self-care, document results, and perform related duties as assigned. Additionally, they provide general nutrition counseling and provide clinical nutrition support for rural hospitals as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and evaluates clients' needs
• Provides individual and group instruction in diabetes self-management
• Counsels clients in self-care
• Documents results
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Provides general nutrition counseling
• Provides clinical nutrition support for rural hospitals as applicable

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree: BS in Nutrition, Pharmacology, or related field from an accredited educational institution
• Washington Dietitian Certification, or Washington Nutritionist Certification upon hire
• National CDR Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration certification within 2 years of hire
• National Organization Diabetes Educator Certification - CDE within 2 years of hire
• 1000 hours of diabetic teaching experience within the past five years (preferred)

Qualifications

• Relevant experience, education, and hours to obtain Diabetes Educator Certification (CDE) within 2 years from date of hire into the position

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of diabetes management and nutrition principles

Benefits

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources, and much more.

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $37.39 - $58.05 per hour. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Schedule

This position is per diem, day shift, 0.4 working hours weekly.