Certified Diabetes Educator - Albany, NY - full time

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Certified Diabetes Educator

If you are looking for a CDE position, full time, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places.

Position Highlights:

• Recognized leader: Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region

• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge

• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development

• Work/Life: Monday - Friday, Office Hours

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Provides individualized diabetes self-management education / training to individuals and groups according to the Competencies for Diabetes Educators and ADCES Diabetes Educator Practice Level 3.

• Able to communicate effectively with patients of all ages and abilities.

• Demonstrate diabetes self-care management skills to persons with type 1, type 2, gestational and pre-diabetes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 80% (Instruction of program participants):

• Collects DSME program participant assessment data, using the AADE7 framework, in a collaborative and ongoing manner.

• Collaboratively develops educational goals, learning objectives and a plan for educational content and teaching methods with DSME program participants.

• Provides educational interventions that utilize primarily interactive, collaborative, skill-based training methods and maximizes the use of interactive training methods.

• Collaboratively develops an individualized follow -up plan with each program participant.

• Evaluates effectiveness of educational services provided by measuring attainment of learning objectives.

• Conducts a follow-up assessment upon completion of DSME program services, using outcome measures form the AADE7.

• Document assessment data, educational plan, educational services provided and evaluation of result in each participant's educational record.

• Utilizes a team approach to provide services, collaborates, and communicates with team members when needed.

• Identifies when a program participant's needs are outside the scope of the instructor's practice and expertise, and arranges for additional services to meet needs.

20% of the time:

• Participates in the development of training materials

• Contributes to, and participates in, a continuous quality improvement process to measure DSME program and to identify and address opportunities for improvement.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of an approved program as RN, RD, CSW or Pharmacist. Current professional licensure, registration and certification required.

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.

Must be a certified diabetes educator with certification in insulin pumps preferred.

Minimum of 6 months clinical experience as certified diabetes educator.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: General knowledge in area of professional expertise. Computer literacy and ability to operate audiovisual equipment required. Ability to instruct and assess basic diabetes management devices and reports.

Pay range: $31.50-$41.40

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran