Diabetes Educator

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, Day Shift Role.

Monday-Friday 8-4:30 (occasionally later 6 pm).

You will work at the 1415 E.

State St.

Clinic in Rockford.

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have :

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

• Annual wellness reimbursement

• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

• Strong shared governance structure

• Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Dietetics or related field from an accredited facility.

Required

Work Experience

Functions as a clinical expert, resource and consultant for patients with diabetes.
Develops, plans, implements and evaluates education counseling for patients with diabetes and their families, staff and the community.
Provides appropriate referrals to community resources serving as a resource to the health care team.
Incorporates current Diabetes research findings into clinical practice and assesses, evaluates and recommends new therapy to enhance services while maintaining cost effectiveness.

Licenses & Certifications


* Current Registered Nurse licensure from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation or Registered by the Commission of Dietetic Registration the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic and currently licensed in the State of Illinois.

Required


* BLS certification.

Required


* Certification as a diabetes educator with experience in education preferred.

If not currently certified, will obtain Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification after accumulating the required 1000 contact hours to sit for the exam.

Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

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