Certified Diabetes Educator, Endocrinology - Peabody/Salem
Certified Diabetes Educator, Endocrinology - Peabody/Salem
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
We are seeking a full-time 40-hour Diabetes Educator to support our Endocrinology department. The Diabetes Educator is responsible for providing comprehensive education and support to patients living with diabetes. This role focuses on promoting self-management skills to improve health outcomes while working collaboratively with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans and diabetes management programs.Essential Functions:
-Conduct thorough assessments to identify patients educational needs and readiness for diabetes self-management learning.
-Develop and implement personalized education plans covering key aspects such as medication management nutrition physical activity and blood glucose monitoring.
-Lead group education sessions focusing on diabetes management prevention and lifestyle modifications.
-Design and distribute educational materials and resources to enhance patient comprehension and engagement.
-Provide ongoing emotional support and counseling to patients and their families addressing psychological challenges associated with diabetes.
Qualifications
Education
- Associates Degree Related Field of Study required
- Bachelors Degree Related Field of Study preferred
- Masters Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Licenses and Credentials
- Certified Diabetes Educator CDE/CDCES - Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education required
Experience
- Experience in health and nutrition related to diabetes education counseling or related role 2-3 years required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of diabetes pathophysiology management strategies and treatment options.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively educate and support patients and families.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Proficiency in using educational tools and technology to enhance patient learning.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Full-Time
