Diabetes Educator- Full-Time, 32 hours and Day Schedule 

This is a hybrid role, working at Providence Medical Group Clinics and has traveling requirements throughout the Portland metro area 

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Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to:

Free, convenient, and ample parking

TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford)

Medical Plan Assistance Program- provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income

Tuition reimbursement/education– includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog.  Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap

Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year 
Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/orRoth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement.

Lyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year 

The diabetes educator provides education for clients with diabetes of all ages according to the individualized needs of the client. This process involves a health and education assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of an education plan, taking into account psychosocial, economic, and language barriers. Duties are performed in a classroom or individual outpatient setting in collaboration with a team of RNs & RDs. The candidate accepts professional development and community outreach as an integral part of professional practice

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Diabetes, Nutrition and Health Education Services and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications:

Upon hire: Oregon Dietitian License  Upon hire: National CDR Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration  3 years of experience in treatment and education of diabetes within the last 2 years. Experience with current adult learning theory in relation to diabetes education. Experience with the clinical management of diabetes.

Preferred qualifications:

Coursework/Training and Formal coursework or credentials in principles of adult learning theory and patient-centered learning. Certification in Diabetes Education, or willingness to obtain CDCES certification (within 3 years of hire) Experience with diverse ethnic groups.

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.