Diabetes Educator jobs in Illinois
Diabetes Educator educates patients on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in a diabetes diagnosis, including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing. Collects patient data to monitor health status and proactively manage the patient's condition. Being a Diabetes Educator facilitates skill development and behavior modification so that the patient is able to successfully manage the disease. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent. Additionally, Diabetes Educator typically required to be a Certified Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Diabetes Educator occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Diabetes Educator typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Diabetes Educator jobs
Diabetes Educator
- Advocate Health
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Barrington, IL
PART_TIME
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Major Responsibilities
- Responsible for the coordination of education of patients, significant others and community related to diabetes self management as part of the continuum of care.
- 1)Conduct and document individualized assessment of pertinent medical, psychosocial, and educational history of patients.
- 2)Develop, implement, and document teaching plan, educational interventions, and follow-up plan based on the learning needs assessment for patients, families, and/or significant others.
- 3)Collaborate with patients, families, and/or significant others in establishing mutual learning goals and behavior change goals.
- 4)Document evaluation of outcomes, and revises interventions and follow-up plan for patients, families, and/or significant others.
- 5)Access resources to facilitate discharge planning and appropriate follow-up.
- 6)Assure education is based on current standards of practice and input from physicians.
- 7)Participate in planning and conducting community service projects and programs.
- 8)Communicate education and follow-up recommendations to physicians and other health care providers within the multidisciplinary team
- 9)Implement and coordinate outpatient education and follow-up needs.
- 10)Bill third party payers for diabetes outpatient self-management and training, utilizing appropriate coding guidelines
- Functions as a resource in diabetes management for the healthcare team.
- 1)Serves as a resource person to the healthcare team regarding procedures, clinical pathways, and equipment directly related to diabetes management.
- 2)Acts as a resource to other departments and disciplines within hospital and community.
- 3)Participates in formal and informal educational programs regarding diabetes-related topics.
- 4)Maintains knowledge of current developments, trends, and techniques in diabetes management and education and makes recommendations regarding use in diabetes program.
- 5)Coordinates the standardization of patient education materials for education in patient care departments.
- 6)Identifies educational needs of the health care team related to diabetes and provides opportunities for learning.
- Incorporate activities of quality improvement to ensure positive patient outcomes and experience.
- 1)Participates in formulating, implementing, and evaluating continuous quality improvement activities for the diabetes education program and materials.
- 2)Participates in professional organizations related to the subspecialty in order to promote and maintain current standards of care and patient education.
- 3)Participates in diabetes advisory committee and others as appropriate.
- 4)Integrates research findings into nursing care and education of patients with diabetes.
- 5) Meet with sales representatives regarding products and supplies for patient education.
- Nurse, Registered (RN)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing. 3-5 years experience in clinical specialty. .
- Strong leadership skills. Ability to communicate and work cohesively with diverse groups. Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Specialty certification in Diabetes (CDE) preferred or must be attained within 18 months of hire. Current license in the State of Illinois as a registered nurse. CPR
- Ability to travel locally. Ability to function in a fast paced environment with established time constraints. Ability to handle multiple tasks and complete work within a short time frame. Resilient and flexible in a changing environment. Ability to cooperate and work well with others. Ability to make sound and timely decisions. Ability to flex hours in order to accommodate needs of patients.
- If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
- 5 Days Ago
Diabetes Educator
- Advocate Aurora
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Barrington, IL
PART_TIME
- Major Responsibilities: Responsible for the coordination of education of patients, significant others and community related to diabetes self management as part of the continuum of care. 1)Conduct and ...
- 5 Days Ago
Diabetes Educator
- Endeavor Health
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Elmhurst, IL
FULL_TIME
- Position HighlightsPosition: Diabetes EducatorLocation: Addison, ILFull TimeHours: Mon- Fri 8:30a-5p with one early day start 7:30am and one late day end at 6:30pmWhat You Will NeedEducation, Skills a...
- 10 Days Ago
Diabetes Educator
- BJC HealthCare
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Belleville, IL
FULL_TIME
- Additional Information About The RoleLocations - Memorial Hospital Belleville & ShilohDepartment - Diabetes EducationFT Days (40 Hours)Competitive PayBenefits Eligible Requirements:BSNDiabetes Educato...
- 17 Days Ago
Diabetes Educator
- BJC
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Belleville, IL
FULL_TIME
- Additional Information About the RoleLocations - Memorial Hospital Belleville & Shiloh Department - Diabetes Education FT Days (40 Hours)Competitive PayBenefits Eligible Requirements:BSNDiabetes Educa...
- 2 Months Ago
Diabetes Nutrition Educator
- Rush University
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Oak Park, IL
FULL_TIME
- Department: Endocrin & Diabetes Care PBC Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr Summary: Actively participates in a team-orientated inpatient and outpa...
- 4 Days Ago
Diabetes Educator jobs at Popular Companies
Diabetes Educator
- Maricopa Integrated Health System
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Phoenix, AZ
- Under general supervision of the CHC Manager, the Diabetic Educator assesses the learning needs of patients, family memb...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Diabetes Educator
- DRH Health
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Duncan, OK
- Job Description The Inpatient Diabetes Educator will screen each admitted patient for knowledge deficits of self managem...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
DIABETES EDUCATOR
- University of New Mexico - Hospitals
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Albuquerque, NM
- Department: Patient Education - Diabetes FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Provide direct and group educ...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
DIABETES EDUCATOR
- University of New Mexico - Hospitals
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Edgewood, NM
- Department: Patient Education - Diabetes FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Provide direct and group educ...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
DIABETES EDUCATOR
- University of New Mexico - Hospitals
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Kirtland Afb, NM
- Department: Patient Education - Diabetes FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Provide direct and group educ...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
DIABETES EDUCATOR
- University of New Mexico - Hospitals
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Tijeras, NM
- Department: Patient Education - Diabetes FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Provide direct and group educ...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
DIABETES EDUCATOR
- University of New Mexico - Hospitals
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Santa Fe, NM
- Department: Patient Education - Diabetes FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Provide direct and group educ...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Diabetes Educator
- Johns Hopkins HealthCare
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Washington, DC
- YOU BELONG HERE This position will support the National Capital Region - Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC and ...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Illinois (/ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪ/ (listen) IL-ih-NOY) is a state in the Midwestern and Great Lakes region of the United States. It has the fifth largest gross domestic product (GDP),
the sixth largest population, and the 25th largest land area of all U.S. states. Illinois is often noted as a microcosm of the entire United States. With Chicago in northeastern Illinois, small industrial cities and immense agricultural productivity in the north and center of the state, and natural resources such as coal, timber, and petroleum in the south, Illinois has a diverse economic base, and is a major transportation hu...
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Income Estimation for Diabetes Educator jobs
$81,183 to $99,378
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What does a Diabetes Educator do?
Diabetes Educator in Gastonia, NC
"Working with a diabetes educator leads to a better understanding of what diabetes is and how it can be best managed to live well and remain problem-free.
January 01, 2020
Diabetes Educator in Grand Forks, ND
Every time you turn around, there’s new diabetes knowledge and new things to incorporate into your practice to help people.
December 11, 2019
Diabetes Educator in Utica, NY
Diabetes educators can earn two different types of credentials, CDE (certified diabetes educator) or BC-ADM (board certified–advanced diabetes management), and must go through a re-credentialing process every five years to stay up to date on advances in diabetes care.
December 14, 2019