Diabetes Educator

Diabetes EducatorThis position is part-time, 24 hours per week and a Day Schedule at Providence Medford- OBGYN Health Center and Providence Medical Group Stewart Meadows.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 Ambulatory 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:Oregon Dietitian License upon hire.National CDR Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration upon hire.Three (3) years 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:Formal coursework or credentials in principles of adult learning theory and patient-centered learning.Certification in Diabetes Education, or willingness to attain CDE certification upon hireExperience 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.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, we'll 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.