Diabetes Educator - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Description

Educates patients about diabetes self-management as well as evidence-based nutrition guidelines in individual or group settings, using approaches that are culturally relevant and age appropriate. Assesses the needs of patient and their family, formulates an educational plan, implements the plan, and evaluates and revises the plan as needed. Functions as a resource to the patient, the community, and other health care professionals both within and outside the Center. Coordinates ongoing patient care and support with appropriate members of the care team. Provides education, training, and support related to diabetes technologies. Plans and conducts continuing education programs in diabetes and general nutrition for allied professionals and the general public. Participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the diabetes education program at the Center, including continuous quality improvement and other activities related to maintaining recognition with the American Diabetes Association. Demonstrates competence in written and oral communication skills.

Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued theyre invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill 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 :

• Bachelors degree in Nutrition Sciences or Dietetics
• Washington Dietitian Certification upon hire or Washington Nutritionist Certification upon hire
• National CDR Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration upon hire
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) within 1 year of hire
• 4 years of nutrition experience, preferably one year in ambulatory care setting or community health
• One thousand hours of diabetes education experience in a variety of settings
• Experience and comfort with teaching and public speaking

Preferred qualifications :

Why Join Providence Swedish?

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.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of Know me, care for me, ease my way. Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, well walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby / on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs / benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles : Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act."

About the Team

Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, were dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

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Requsition ID : 399104

Company : Swedish Jobs

Job Category : Clinical Education

Job Function : Clinical Support

Job Schedule : Part time

Job Shift : Day

Career Track : Clinical Professional

Department : 3901 SFH MAT FETAL SPEC CTR

Address : WA Seattle 801 Broadway

Work Location : Swedish First Hill 801 Broadway-Seattle

Workplace Type : On-site

Pay Range : $41.81 - $64.91

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby / on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Our nonprofit Mission is clear : to improve the health and well-being of each patient we serve.

We take care of everyone in our Greater Seattle community – including the uninsured or underinsured – and we make investments that improve access to care in living our Vision of “health for a better world.” As one of our caregivers, your resilience and passion make our Mission a reality. In turn, we do our part to recognize and celebrate your achievements every day, empowering you to help others and grow in your career with us.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is central to our mission. We engage in ongoing, robust recruitment practices for all levels and departments to bring the best and brightest talent to Swedish, prioritizing diversity in race, culture, gender identity or expression and sexual orientation, background, experience, talent and thought.

We foster an inclusive workplace where caregivers of differing backgrounds and perspectives can experience a community of mutual respect, inclusivity and collegiality, and know unequivocally that diversity is valued.

Benefits and Rewards

You are valued as a Swedish caregiver.

You strive towards health for all every day, and we value that drive to achieve. In return, we do everything we can to support you and your family. Learn more about our benefits.

Our family of organizations

Swedish is an affiliate of Providence. We are a diverse network of organizations and offer a large variety of locations, services and specialties to match your career aspirations.

The Providence family includes :