Diabetes Educator - Providence Anchorage at Providence Health and Services summary:
The Diabetes Educator at Providence Alaska Medical Center provides inpatient glycemia management consultation and educates patients, families, and healthcare providers on diabetes management and prevention. This role involves expertise in diabetes-related technology and personalized patient education tailored to cultural and medical needs. The educator also develops and implements staff training to meet strategic clinical education objectives within the healthcare setting.
Description
The Diabetes Educator serves as a consultant of inpatient glycemia management and an educator of diabetes management and prevention to patients, families, caregivers, and providers, specific to PALI. Serves as an expert and provides support for diabetes related technology including continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pumps. Demonstrates proficiency in comprehensive patient assessment, delivery of personalized care, and customized education based on patient's needs (age-specific, culturally appropriate, pertinent to medical history, etc.). Assures the use of appropriate educational technology and learning methodology to increase knowledge, skills, and competencies of the person with diabetes. Leads the planning, development and implementation of staff development programs to meet required strategic training objectives for nursing or other clinical staff. Regularly participates in related continuing education.
We are hiring for a Diabetes Educator position at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK!
Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, 8-hr Day shifts, 40 hours per week.
Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive an invite with additional screening questions from our HireVue system!
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Health related field of Nutrition & Dietetics Or
- Upon hire: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Health related field of Nutrition & Dietetics
- Coursework/Training - Health Educator
- 3 years experience providing diabetes education and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary clinical setting
- 3 years experience as a healthcare professional to include hospital inpatient setting
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act."
About the Team
Providence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat-Su, Seward, and Valdez. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requsition ID: 390184
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Clinical Education
Job Function: Clinical Support
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Professional
Department: 1017 AK PAMC NUTRITION SVCS
Address: AK Anchorage 3200 Providence Dr
Work Location: Providence Alaska Medical Ctr-Anchorage
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $40.11 - $62.27
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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Keywords:
Diabetes Educator, Diabetes Management, Health Education, Glycemia Management, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Patient Education, Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Insulin Pumps, Inpatient Care, Clinical Training
