Diabetes Educator - Diabetes Learning Center

Diabetes Educator - Diabetes Learning Center

Under the general direction of the Manager and Director assesses and evaluates clients' needs; Provides individual and group instruction in diabetes self-management based on assessed needs and clients' abilities; Counsels clients in self-care; Documents results and, performs related duties as assigned; Provides general nutrition counseling; and provides clinical nutrition support for rural hospitals as applicable.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued they're invaluable. Join our team at Kadlec Regional Medical Center 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.

Shift Details: Per diem, Day Shift, 0.4 working hours weekly

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree: BS in Nutrition, Pharmacology, or related field from an accredited educational institution.
• Upon hire: Washington Dietitian Certification, Or
• Upon hire: Washington Nutritionist Certification
• Upon hire: National CDR Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Within 2 years of hire: Diabetes Educator Certification - National Organization
• 2 years relevant experience, education, hours (as defined by the NCBDE) to obtain Diabetes Educator Certification (CDE) within 2 years from date of hire into the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1000 hours diabetic teaching experience within the past five years.

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 providing safe, compassionate care.

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.

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.

Located in sunny Tri-Cities, Washington, Kadlec is the largest non-profit healthcare provider in the region, offering primary and specialty care to patients in the Tri-Cities and surrounding region. Kadlec is the premier choice for customer service excellence, providing compassionate healthcare by combining cutting-edge technology and innovation with evidence-based, patient-focused care. Kadlec is the home to a growing open-heart surgery and interventional cardiology program, the region's only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a world-class all digital outpatient imaging center as well as a number of other innovative services and programs.

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.