Position Highlights:
Position: Diabetes Educator
Location: Diabetes Center in Naperville
Full Time: 40 hours
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What you will do:
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. This includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of patients served and the ability to respond appropriately to those needs.
Assesses patient’s condition based upon observation and/or interview of patient, physician’s diagnosis, laboratory results and any other pertinent information.
Develops and implements a plan of care based on assessment diabetes self-management needs to patients and family members. Utilizes relevant data and appropriate methods for estimating nutritional requirements and provides effective therapy for all age groups. Updates this plan of care as needed based on changes in the patient’s medical condition.
Develops or identifies and utilizes appropriate professional materials required in the performance of primary duties.
Provides instruction on insulin and administration of insulin through subcutaneous injection utilizing appropriate educational materials.
Provides instruction on programming insulin pumps and pattern management utilizing appropriate educational materials. Provides instruction on glucose sensors.
Counsels patients and/or families on the prescribed therapy in an individualized manner, utilizing appropriate education materials.
Develops or identifies and utilizes appropriate professional materials required in the performance of primary duties.
Actively participates in hospital and department quality improvement activities.
Contributes to the diabetes educational training of professional staff, colleagues, support staff, students and community when required.
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attending related education meetings, programs, conferences, and seminars, completes independent continuing education (CEs) necessary to remain current in the field as a professional in specialty of diabetes.
What you will need:
Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or related field if dietitian OR Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or higher if registered nurse.
Current State of Illinois Registered Dietitian (RD) licensure OR as a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN).
Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse license.
Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) required within two years of start date
Preferred:
A Master’s Degree and/or a minimum of one year of previous hospital experience as a Registered Dietitian or
Registered Nurse
A minimum of two years of previous diabetes education experience
Clinical research and/or program development experience
Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking at designated locations
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities