Astera Health is looking for a Diabetic Educator that is passionate about sharing their knowledge to the inpatient and outpatient setting!

This position is 24-36 hours per week between the times of 7:30am to 5:00pm. Occasional weekend/evening coverage for community events and Diabetic Education class offered to community as needed. Astera Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and retirement. We also support work-life balance through benefits such as paid time off, short- and long-term disability and our employee wellness initiative.

Eligible for $2,000 sign-on bonus!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide education related to diabetes and the disease process; medication, diet, foot care, prevention and care of complications, blood glucose monitoring and techniques of self monitoring and injections.

• Performs data collection on outcome indicators for performance improvement to evaluate the effectiveness of the Diabetes self-management education (DMSE) program.

• Assist and plan Community benefit events as assigned.

• Assists with annual program review based on the American Diabetes Association (ADA) requirements.

• Serves as a resource for hospital and medical staff regarding the care and treatment of patients with diabetes.

• Collaborates with team members and medical staff to meet the needs of the patients and community.

• Coordinate annual staff competencies regarding glucose monitoring; serves as a trainer for this competency.

  Competencies required:

• Distinguishes priorities in patient care

• Demonstrate problem solving skills and autonomy

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrates high degree of commitment to customer service excellence.

  Education and experience required:

• Bachelors degree in Dietetics or Nutrition with active Registered Dietitian license

• Certified Diabetes Educator or ability to obtain certification preferred.

Astera Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.