Certified Diabetic Educator at UnityPoint Health

OverviewWednesday Thursday Friday 7:30am-4pmMake a meaningful impact on the lives of children and adolescents living with this part-time role (24 hours/week) youll provide education and support to patients families and caregivers to ensure safe and competent diabetes care. Working closely with physicians youll assist with both direct and indirect patient care for ages 022 in a pediatric clinic setting.Why UnityPoint HealthAt UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.ResponsibilitiesComplete glucose reviews assist in insulin and medication management assess patterns.Collaborate with providers in coordination of care.Schedule patients manage phone calls and lead patient interviewing.Consult with individuals families or colleagues from associated disciplines or within nursing.Serve as a resource in educating the patients family and community regarding information relevant to health and wellness and illness prevention.Provide education and training to patients and families regarding technology as it pertains to managing diabetes.Responsible for the development and ongoing coordination of care of the patient in the specific specialty.Proficient with continuous glucose monitors pumps software phone apps and new technology as it becomes available.QualificationsEducation:Graduate of an accredited nursing or dietitian program.License(s)/Certification(s):Certificate in Diabetes Education (must be obtained within 2 years of hire).Current Iowa license to practice as a Registered nurse or a Registered/Licensed Dietitian.Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.Experience:Requires clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to plan and evaluate patient careOther:Level 3 Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Key Skills Early Childhood Education,Algebra,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Adult Education,Special Needs,Calculus,Teaching,Geometry,Experience with Children,Public Speaking Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1