RN Diabetes Educator Wanted!
Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for improving outcomes for diabetic patients? Do you thrive in a dynamic team environment and excel in patient education and case management? If you're nodding yes, we've got an exciting opportunity for you!
About Us: At Wallace, we're on a mission to improve the health outcomes of our community. As a not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center, we're dedicated to creating a positive impact by delivering high-quality programs based on the best and most progressive practices. We're proud to be deeply rooted in our vibrant, multicultural community, where every individual matters. We believe in supporting the whole person on their journey to creating a life of good health, including providing cohesive, consistent, and comprehensive care to our diabetic population.
Key Details:
- Title: Diabetes Educator – RN
- Pay: $42 - 50 per hour based on experience
- Schedule: Full-time; Monday – Friday; variable shifts between 8 am – 6:30 pm with the option of 5-8’s or 4-10’s and will require some evenings for group classes
- Location: 18633 SE Stark St., Suite 401 – Portland, OR 97233
- Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance; Paid Time Off; Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance; Life Insurance; AD&D Insurance; Flexible/Dependent Care Spending Accounts; 401k Program; Employee Assistance Program
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Who You Are: You are a compassionate RN with exceptional communication skills and a dedication to improving outcomes for diabetic patients. You thrive in collaborative environments and excel in patient education, case management, and program coordination.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of one (1) year working in population health in an outpatient clinic providing nursing care including chronic disease management, diabetes care, and patient education
- Associate's degree or higher in Nursing or directly related field
- Unencumbered Registered Nurse License in Oregon
- Diabetes Educator Certificate within 6 months of hire
Additional Requirements:
- Experience in diabetes teaching, nursing advice, and insulin instruction
- Previous experiences in case management, medication management, and program coordination
- Must be CDE certified (or become certified within 6 months of hire) and maintain certification throughout employment
- Current and thorough understanding of Diabetes treatment management and education including dietary modifications, exercise, and medication regimens
- Knowledge of a variety of glucometers
- Must be self-directed, able to work independently with little supervision while meeting performance metrics
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication and telephonic skills
- Bilingual in Spanish
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of EPIC system
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Your Role: As an RN Diabetes Educator, you'll play a vital role in improving outcomes for our diabetic population. Your duties will include:
Diabetes Education and Case Management:
- Designing, implementing, and maintaining clinical and educational programs/activities for diabetic patients
- Utilizing Motivational Interviewing or other behavior change techniques to coach and assist patients with self-management
- Providing direct care to patients and families including Case Management of chronically ill patients with varying social, economic, emotional, developmental, and medical issues
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of individual patient care plans based on the nursing process
- Developing and implementing patient education through the use of available tools such as MyChart or CareMessage in addition to small group classes and one-to-one appointments
- Managing the list of patients with A1cs above 9 – providing care management, appointments, medication reconciliation, consistency in care, follow-up, and chronic disease management
Team Collaboration:
- Working closely with the Clinical Quality Manager and the Medical Director to review metrics associated with diabetes as we pursue continuous quality improvement
- Reducing care gaps by encouraging or assisting with preventive care and chronic care management
How to Apply: Ready to make a difference in diabetic care? If you're excited to join our team, we want to hear from you! Send your resume and a cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit.
Join us and be part of the team that's truly "together in health."
Let's make a difference and have some fun along the way!
Wallace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in the power of communities to transform their health. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a serious way because we know that it makes us stronger. We’re committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.