Diabetes Educator

Hourly Pay Range: $35.16 - $54.50 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: Position: Diabetes Educator Location: 100 Spalding Drive, Naperville, IL and 130 N Weber Rd, Bolingbrook, IL Full Time: 40 hours / week Hours: Varies Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Required Travel: This role includes some travel to other locations and requires flexible hours to meet operational needs. 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 informa?tion. 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: Requirements: Bachelor?s Degree Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse license Current CPR certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red Cross Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) / Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) Benefits (For full time or part time positions): Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Optionsi> Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals ? Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) ? all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to ?help everyone in our communities be their best?. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging?each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Endocrine