Job Description:
Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people's lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. The Diabetes Educator will design and deliver diabetes management education and services for people within a defined population. Patients may be seen in a clinic office, inpatient or community setting according to the scope of practice, standards of practice, and standards of professional performance by the American Diabetes Association and/or the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. Must have knowledge of current diabetes standards and maintain required annual continuing education. Facilitates the attainment and maintenance of optimal level of health for individuals with diabetes by collaborating with other health care members to develop the diabetes plan of care.
Education Qualifications:
No educational requirements.
Work Experience:
Minimum 3 years clinical or education experience in applicable clinical area.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Current Registered Nurse license in the appropriate state OR Registered Dietitian
Current certification as a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) with the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) OR American Association for Diabetes Educators (AADE) or must become certified within 2 years of hire.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 3 months from date of hire.
FTE
1
Shift Rotation
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
0800
Shift End Time
1700
Weekends
no
Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.
Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia
It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.
