What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diabetes Educator position at UW Health?
FTE: 1
Pay Range: $31.09 - $46.63 / hour
Additional components of compensation may include:
- Evening & night shift differential
- Overtime
- On-call pay
Benefits information: https://careers.uwhealth.org/benefits/
At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
- Annual wellness reimbursement
- Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
- Tuition reimbursement for career advancement-ask about our fully funded programs!
- Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
- Strong shared governance structure
- Commitment to employee voice
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides comprehensive assessment of patients with Diabetes including planning, implementation, coordinating, monitoring and evaluation of a plan of care. Serves as a resource for Diabetes care across the continuum of care. Functions as a practitioner, consultant, role model, and educator, ensuring quality patient care and outcomes. Coordinates optimal resources within the health care team of physicians, nurse managers, clinical specialists, patients, and families. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experience in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Dietetics or related field from an accredited facility.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
Current Registered Nurse licensure from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation or Registered by the Commission of Dietetic Registration the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic and currently licensed in the State of Illinois.
BLS certification is required.
Certification as a diabetes educator with experience in education preferred. If not currently certified, will obtain Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification after accumulating the required 1000 contact hours to sit for the exam.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively deal with all levels within the organization and community. Strong verbal and written communication, organizational and critical decision-making skills. Successful completion of annual clinical, age specific and job specific competencies and skills validation tools.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
Salary : $31 - $47
