Diabetes Educator

Company: Providence Swedish Medical Center
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 12, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionWe are seeking a dedicated professional to educate patients on evidence-based diabetes self-management as well as non-diabetes nutrition guideline in both individual and group settings. This role involves using culturally relevant and age-appropriate approaches to ensure effective learning.Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Education: Provide comprehensive education on diabetes self-management and nutrition, tailored to individual and group needs.
• Needs Assessment: Evaluate the needs of patients and their families, develop educational plans, implement these plans, and continuously assess and revise them as necessary.
• Resource Role: Serve as a valuable resource for patients, the community, and healthcare professionals within and outside the Center.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with care team members to ensure ongoing patient care and support.
• Diabetes Technology: Provide education, training, and support related to diabetes technologies.
• Continuing Education: Plan and conduct continuing education programs on diabetes and general nutrition for allied professionals and the general public.Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition Sciences or Dietetics.
  • Upon hire: Washington Dietitian Certification --or-- Washington Nutritionist Certification.
  • Upon hire: National CDR Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration.
  • Within 1 year of hire: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).
  • 4 years Nutrition experience, preferably one year in ambulatory care setting or community health.
  • 1,000 hours of diabetes education experience in a variety of settings.
  • Experience and comfort with teaching and public speaking.Preferred Qualifications:
    • Master's Degree in Nutrition Sciences or Dietetics.Requisition ID: 356673Company: Swedish JobsJob Category: Clinical EducationJob Function: Clinical SupportJob Schedule: Part timeJob Shift: DayCareer Track: Clinical ProfessionalDepartment: 3901 SFH DIABETES EDUC CTRAddress: WA Seattle 1124 Columbia StWork Location: Swedish First Hill 1124 Columbia-SeattleWorkplace Type: On-sitePay Range: $41.81 - $64.91.
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