Certified Diabetes Educator

Why ThedaCare?Living A Life Inspired!Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health supportAccess & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycareJob Description:KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:Seeks, interprets, and implements best practice literature recommendations into practice.Completes competencies to provide standardized education and training on diabetes medications and devices.Applies critical thinking to assess diagnosis, plan, implement, and evaluate the patient's status and the effectiveness in creating a holistic plan of care that includes cultural diversity and special needs.Identifies the current state of the patient's disease and helps identify barriers and realistic goals to be met in a specified time frame using motivation interviewing.Develops and supports effective team interactions through open and honest communication, receptive to feedback, mentoring, and developing others.Develops and supports relationships that create an environment where individuals and team members learn and grow professionally.Completes daily documentation and charges accurately on all patients.Takes responsibility for own professional growth, development, and personal wellness.Actively participates in and supports a healthy work environment.QUALIFICATIONS:Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian with Certified Diabetes Educator CredentialCertification of Diabetes EducatorCertified Dietitian, Registered Dietitian, Registered NursePHYSICAL DEMANDS:Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistanceJob classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job dutiesWORK ENVIRONMENT:Climate controlled office setting with daily movement throughout the facilityInteraction with department members and other healthcare providersScheduled Weekly Hours:24Scheduled FTE:0.6Location:ThedaCare Medical Center - Waupaca - Waupaca,WisconsinOvertime Exempt:NoWorker Shift Details:Days