Inpatient Cert Diabetes Educator (40 hrs)(Temple Health)
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Your Tomorrow is Here!
Temple University Hospitals Episcopal Campus has provided quality care in our neighborhood for generations and is known for its behavioral health expertise- providing a wide array of outpatient services. The campus boasts a thriving med/surg unit a full service emergency department primary care and specialty physician offices. From our warm friendly atmosphere to the resources of an academic health system the teams at Episcopal come together and achieve together. Serving our patients as we would our family the people of Episcopal deliver highly personalized care.
Are you ready to re-connect at a community level Want to join a nationally renowned team with the resources of a world- class health system Then join our Episcopal Campus.
Your Tomorrow is Here!
Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals specialty centers and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease pushing the boundaries of medical science and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH) Fox Chase Cancer Center TUH-Jeanes Campus TUH-Episcopal Campus TUH-Northeastern Campus Temple Physicians Inc. and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
To support this mission Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse 10000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy safe and productive environment for its patients visitors students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health your tomorrow is here!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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 or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
The inpatient diabetes educator provides timely and targeted education and support services to patients and support system. Bridges the gap between clinical care and self-mgmt. Delivering survival skills education ensures a smooth transition from inpatient to outpatient. A subject matter expert in diabetes and technology offers guidance to medical staff and participates in regular and ad-hoc education initiatives. Works collaboratively with interprofessional teams. Facilitates monthly diabetes support group. Credentialing as Diabetes Care and Education Specialist required within 1 year of hire. Must maintain 15 diabetes related CEU credits per year and active registration and licensure.
Education
Bachelors Degree Science in Nursing Nutrition or a related healthcare or life sciences field Required
Experience
2 years experience as a Registered Nurse or Dietitian Required
General Experience working with a diverse patient population Required
3 years experience in Diabetes self-management education and support experience Preferred
1 year experience in an acute care setting Preferred
Licenses
PA Dietitian -Nutritionist Required or
PA Registered Nurse License Required
Cert Diabetes Care and Ed Spec Required
Required Experience:
IC
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
Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education.
