Diabetes Educator
Apply NowCompany: HCA Healthcare
Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84118
Description:
Introduction
Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Diabetes Educator you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. Mark's Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
St. Mark's Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Diabetes Educator where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Summary:
The Diabetes Educator is responsible for teaching and coordinating Patient Education, assessing the needs of the patient in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and providing appropriate education for disease specific care on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in a diabetes diagnosis, including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing. This position will Provided care for patients and communicate with families, medical staff, nursing staff and other health care professionals to assure patient care needs are met. The diabetes educator follows departmental policies and procedures to provide care in a timely manner and customizes care to the needs of patients and to attain high levels of customer satisfaction.
Requirements:
A. Licensure/Certification: Must be a Certified Diabetic Educator (CDE), or must have current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Utah or Registered Nurse compact license from participating compact states or must be a licensed dietitian. Maintain appropriate continuing education (CE) credits within a 5-year period as specified by the commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Must be licensed to practice in the State of Utah, providing proof of application for licensure to the state of Utah, Division of Professional and Occupational Licensing when certification/licensure is pending.
B. Education: A B.S., B.A. or Master's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
C. Experience: Prefer a minimum of 2-4 years' experience in diabetes education, outpatient counseling and/or an acute care facility. Experience with insulin pumps and CGM.
D. Special Qualifications: The Diabetes Educator is required to have comprehensive knowledge and skills and knowledge in diabetes care in a variety of disease states.
2 years experience Required Years of Experience
For 150 years, St. Mark's Hospital has provided a full-spectrum of healthcare services to Salt Lake City and its surrounding communities. As Utah's first hospital, St. Mark's team members uphold a rich tradition of patient-centered, top-quality care at our 308 plus bed hospital. St Mark's drives the development of some of the regions finest clinical service areas such as neurosciences, trauma, orthopedics, cardiac care and robotic surgery. St. Mark's was named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals list. This is the eighth time this hospital has been recognized with this honor as one of the top performing Teaching Hospitals in the U.S.
St. Mark's has expanded emergency access to the communities we serve with two free standing emergency centers, Taylorsville Emergency Center and West Valley Emergency Center. Both locations have 10 plus patient rooms are staffed 24/7 by experienced board-certified emergency room physicians, nurses and support teams from St. Mark's Hospital. In addition to ER care, both facilities give comprehensive imaging services, including computerized tomography (CT scan), Xray, and ultrasound as well as a fully-equipped medical laboratory.
Nestled at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, St. Mark's sits in a picturesque and ideal location. From our hospital doors it's a quick commute to Salt Lake's urban and cultural benefits, and a short drive to outdoor adventures and Utah's glorious national parks.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Diabetes Educator opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Diabetes Educator you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. Mark's Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
St. Mark's Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Diabetes Educator where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Summary:
The Diabetes Educator is responsible for teaching and coordinating Patient Education, assessing the needs of the patient in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and providing appropriate education for disease specific care on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in a diabetes diagnosis, including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing. This position will Provided care for patients and communicate with families, medical staff, nursing staff and other health care professionals to assure patient care needs are met. The diabetes educator follows departmental policies and procedures to provide care in a timely manner and customizes care to the needs of patients and to attain high levels of customer satisfaction.
Requirements:
A. Licensure/Certification: Must be a Certified Diabetic Educator (CDE), or must have current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Utah or Registered Nurse compact license from participating compact states or must be a licensed dietitian. Maintain appropriate continuing education (CE) credits within a 5-year period as specified by the commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Must be licensed to practice in the State of Utah, providing proof of application for licensure to the state of Utah, Division of Professional and Occupational Licensing when certification/licensure is pending.
B. Education: A B.S., B.A. or Master's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
C. Experience: Prefer a minimum of 2-4 years' experience in diabetes education, outpatient counseling and/or an acute care facility. Experience with insulin pumps and CGM.
D. Special Qualifications: The Diabetes Educator is required to have comprehensive knowledge and skills and knowledge in diabetes care in a variety of disease states.
2 years experience Required Years of Experience
For 150 years, St. Mark's Hospital has provided a full-spectrum of healthcare services to Salt Lake City and its surrounding communities. As Utah's first hospital, St. Mark's team members uphold a rich tradition of patient-centered, top-quality care at our 308 plus bed hospital. St Mark's drives the development of some of the regions finest clinical service areas such as neurosciences, trauma, orthopedics, cardiac care and robotic surgery. St. Mark's was named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals list. This is the eighth time this hospital has been recognized with this honor as one of the top performing Teaching Hospitals in the U.S.
St. Mark's has expanded emergency access to the communities we serve with two free standing emergency centers, Taylorsville Emergency Center and West Valley Emergency Center. Both locations have 10 plus patient rooms are staffed 24/7 by experienced board-certified emergency room physicians, nurses and support teams from St. Mark's Hospital. In addition to ER care, both facilities give comprehensive imaging services, including computerized tomography (CT scan), Xray, and ultrasound as well as a fully-equipped medical laboratory.
Nestled at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, St. Mark's sits in a picturesque and ideal location. From our hospital doors it's a quick commute to Salt Lake's urban and cultural benefits, and a short drive to outdoor adventures and Utah's glorious national parks.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Diabetes Educator opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.