Diabetes Educator - Women's Heart Program, PRN
Piedmont Healthcare Inc.
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Quick overview
Provides direct patient care and diabetes education in acute and ambulatory settings based on medical requests. Collaborates with medical and nursing staff to prepare patients for safe discharge and serves as an educational resource for the community.
Requirements summary
Requires a nursing degree or a bachelor's degree in a related field along with specific certifications such as RN, RD, CDE, or CDCES. Preference is given to candidates with two years of clinical experience and a background in diabetes education.
Job description
- Overview Experience the advantages of real career change Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction.
- Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work.
- You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes.
- Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success.
- Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.
Responsibilities
Functions in the specialty role of Diabetes Educator by providing direct patient care in the acute care and ambulatory settings based on consultative requests from the medical staff. Works closely with the entire medical staff and nursing staff to prepare patients for discharge in a safe, efficient manner. Provides tools and skills for homecare to patients and families. Makes recommendations to hospital staff for changes in diabetes management. Serves as an educational and informational resource to all hospital staff and the community.
Qualifications
Education Graduate from a nursing program Required or Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field Required Work Experience 2 years of experience in a clinical setting Preferred Experience in Diabetes Education Preferred Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Required or REG DIET - Dietitian – Registered Required or CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Certification Required or Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) Required Business
Unit
Company Name Piedmont Heart Institute - NFP
Benefits
- Wellness Programs
- Total Benefits and Rewards