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CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region

Diabetes Educator

CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509

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Overview

USD $33.55/Hr. to USD $48.68/Hr. Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region: CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve. CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way. Responsibilities

The Diabetic Educator will work cooperatively with the multidisciplinary team on curriculum development and teaching materials for educational services to diabetic patients. He/she will explore all options to procure testing monitors, materials and community resources for the un/under insured. Acts as the coordinator and lead professional instructor of the AADE certified diabetes program following policies, protocols and other required standards to apply and maintain AADE certification. Responsible for teaching diabetes education care skills to patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in class and individual sessions. Responsible for maintaining optimal program development, polices, marketing and data outcomes. The educator will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide quality care for patients enrolled in the diabetes program. The Diabetic Educator will act as a leader, innovator and change agent in the pursuit of improved quality of patient care. Qualifications

Associate Degree Required

Note: Kept as text; strong tag used in original allowed conversion to b. Bachelor Degree Preferred Three years' experience in patient education. One year experience in diabetic education Certified Diabetic Educator RN license Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Schedule & Location

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Main location - Penrose Hospital (will see patients at 3 locations - Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, St. Francis Hosptial - Interquest) Total Rewards & Benefits

We believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs. Designed with your well-being in mind, we offer: Several Medical, Dental, & Vision options. Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA that can include an employer contribution Retirement account options with a generous employer match Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Forgiveness, and so much more! View more on our benefits HERE (https://centura.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=447276&hashed=-1090637925) . Pay Range: $33.55 - $48.68 / hour Shift: Days We are an equal opportunity employer.

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