Health and Diabetes Educator RN
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Health and Diabetes Educator
PT Days
Grand River Health Rifle CO
At Grand River we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect friendliness and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.
What Youll Do
- Provides care treatment counseling and health education to patients in collaboration with Clinical Dietitians and under the direction of the Health Education Coaching Director
- Provides appropriate education and training for patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric stages of life and of all educational levels
- Provides services to inpatients as well as outpatients
- Assists in providing diabetes skills training and the prevention of complications
- Provides individualized training and teaching to individuals and groups
- Responsibilities also include Diabetes Education
- Provides care treatment counseling and diabetes education to patients
- Provides individualized diabetes education to patients from pediatric to geriatric stages of life; and for all education levels
- Assists in teaching diabetes skills training and the prevention of complications
- Provides individualized diabetes self-management education/training to individuals and groups in alignment with the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) Guidelines for Practice
- Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned
Who Were Looking For
- Bachelors or Associate degree in a related field preferred.
- Valid registration as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado required.
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) status with the National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators required within 1 year of beginning the role or mentorship under accredited clinic. Must continue professional education per the Professional Development Portfolio of CDCES and retain certification.
- Must have current BLS card within 3 months of initial employment and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.
- Minimum of two years professional experience in a clinical or outpatient setting in a similar role preferred.
What We Offer
Our total rewards package includes
- Pay Range: $40.00- $45.73/hour (based on experience)
- Shift Differentials:$2$4/hour for nights and weekends
- Comprehensive Benefits: PTO from day one extended illness time retirement plan with match and more
- Perks:Payroll deductions for hot springs gyms ski passes pet insurance access to outdoor recreation and more!
Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors including a candidates qualifications skills competencies and experience.
Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.
Why Join Grand River Health
As a special taxing district we are accountable to our community allowing us to prioritizeexceptional patient-centered careover financial bottom main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live the atmosphere ofa caring and friendly communityhas been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.
OUR MISSION:
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
OUR VISION:
To be our communities first choice in quality healthcare.
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Algebra
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Special Needs
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Geometry
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
About Company
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