Perinatal Diabetes Educator- Maternal Fetal Medicine

Position Summary

The Perinatal Diabetic Educator is responsible to assess, plan, coordinate and implement diabetes counseling and education to pregnant diabetic patients, to include the development of care plans and self-management skills. This is a professional level position of working independently under limited direction and in collaboration with the Maternal Fetal Medicine physician. This position oversees all components of a particular area of expertise (diabetes in pregnancy).

About the Role

• Work situations are primarily routine yet require a service oriented individual, organization, prioritization, analysis of workflow, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills in working with staff, physicians, and families.
• Extensive internal and external contacts include patients, patient families, physicians, community agencies, and hospitals.
• Internal contacts include physicians, and professional staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS)
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist certification, or certification obtained within 2 years
• Current BLS Certification required
• Three (3) years progressively responsible, related experience to ensure familiarity with scope of program

Deaconess Hospital

Founded in 1896, MultiCare Deaconess Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hospital serving the greater Spokane region. Deaconess is home to a Level III Trauma Center, Certified Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, Maternal Fetal Medicine program and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is the only hospital in the area with national accreditation in bariatric surgery. Deaconess provides high-quality inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic and emergency services.

The Spokane Community

Spokane, in eastern Washington along the Spokane River and near the Selkirk Mountains, offers a vibrant city experience with endless access to outdoor adventure. Residents enjoy lakes, rivers, ski resorts, golf courses, wineries, and nearby national parks, combined with a thriving arts and culture scene. Spokane delivers the perfect balance of city living and Pacific Northwest recreation year-round.

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community
• Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years
• Growth and education
• Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you
• Well-being and support
• Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life
• Living our values
• Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other
• Belonging for all
• Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued

Pay and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off
• Pay scale is $38.38 - $55.23 USD
• Associated benefit information can be viewed here