BJC HealthCare
Diabetes Educator- Part time- Alton Memorial Hospital
BJC HealthCare, Alton, Illinois, United States, 62002
Additional Information About the Role
Additional Preferred Requirements
24 hours per week, 8-hour shifts (three days).
Monday and Thursday is a must with flexibility for the third day.
Benefits eligible.
Experience in diabetes care and/or education preferred
General duties will include inpatient and outpatient consults, offering diabetes classes to the community, and staff education.
Onboarding week will require Monday through Thursday.
Overview Since 1937,
Alton Memorial Hospital
has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.
The Alton Memorial Hospital Diabetes Care Center is an American Diabetes Association recognized out-patient program for Diabetes Education that serves the Madison County area. Group classes or individual classes are offered as well as a monthly Diabetes Support Group open to the community. The center offers education to newly diagnosed patients with diabetes, those with gestational diabetes, those with complications of the disease, and those with undergoing treatment changes. The center uses the practical steps developed by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. Healthy eating, being active, monitoring, taking medications, problem solving, healthy coping, and reducing risks are areas that are discussed.
Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose
Provides Diabetes and Nutritional educational services and community resources for inpatients and outpatients. Maintains a case load of patients and promotes program development.
Responsibilities
Monitors patient response and modifies plan of care accordingly.
Provides accurate documentation as required.
Delivers direct patient care by assessing and evaluating patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
Develops and implements individual plans of care in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care.
Educates patients and their families on how to manage their condition.
Minimum Requirements Education
Nursing Diploma/Associate's
Nursing/Nutrition/related
Experience
Less than 2 years
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
RN
Preferred Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Nursing
Licenses & Certifications
Cert Diabetes Educator
Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
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24 hours per week, 8-hour shifts (three days).
Monday and Thursday is a must with flexibility for the third day.
Benefits eligible.
Experience in diabetes care and/or education preferred
General duties will include inpatient and outpatient consults, offering diabetes classes to the community, and staff education.
Onboarding week will require Monday through Thursday.
Overview Since 1937,
Alton Memorial Hospital
has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.
The Alton Memorial Hospital Diabetes Care Center is an American Diabetes Association recognized out-patient program for Diabetes Education that serves the Madison County area. Group classes or individual classes are offered as well as a monthly Diabetes Support Group open to the community. The center offers education to newly diagnosed patients with diabetes, those with gestational diabetes, those with complications of the disease, and those with undergoing treatment changes. The center uses the practical steps developed by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. Healthy eating, being active, monitoring, taking medications, problem solving, healthy coping, and reducing risks are areas that are discussed.
Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose
Provides Diabetes and Nutritional educational services and community resources for inpatients and outpatients. Maintains a case load of patients and promotes program development.
Responsibilities
Monitors patient response and modifies plan of care accordingly.
Provides accurate documentation as required.
Delivers direct patient care by assessing and evaluating patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
Develops and implements individual plans of care in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care.
Educates patients and their families on how to manage their condition.
Minimum Requirements Education
Nursing Diploma/Associate's
Nursing/Nutrition/related
Experience
Less than 2 years
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
RN
Preferred Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Nursing
Licenses & Certifications
Cert Diabetes Educator
Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
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