Clinical Educator

Overview

Certified Diabetes Educator

• Endocrinology, Methodist Plaza

Des Moines, Iowa

Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm

Full-time Benefit Package

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

Are you a passionate and experienced Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives? Join our team at Methodist Plaza Endocrinology, and help individuals manage and thrive with diabetes.

Join an amazing team at a nationally recognized Top Place to Work in Healthcare!

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with diabetes, including medical history review, glucose monitoring, and lifestyle evaluation.

• Develop personalized diabetes management plans in collaboration with patients, incorporating nutrition, exercise, medication, and self-care strategies.

• Provide individual and group education sessions on diabetes self-management, insulin administration, blood glucose monitoring, and complication prevention.

• Support patients in setting and achieving glycemic targets, weight management goals, and overall wellness objectives.

• Collaborate with healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses, and dietitians, to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.

• Stay updated on the latest research, guidelines, and technologies related to diabetes management, and integrate best practices into patient education and care.

Qualifications

• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification required.

• Prior work experience as a Certified Diabetes Educator or in a related role preferred.

• Expertise in diabetes self-management education, insulin therapy, carbohydrate counting, and blood glucose monitoring.

• Strong communication, teaching, and motivational skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

You are a vital component of our patient's journey. At UnityPoint Clinic, we want your career to benefit you as you help every patient. With training and opportunities for growth, UnityPoint Clinic wants to make the most of your career!

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team

• We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.

• Culture

• At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

• Benefits

• Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment

• We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

• Development

• We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

• Community Involvement

• Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

• Area of Interest: Support Services;
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
• Department: Endocrinology- DM;
• Shift: M-F / 8-4:30;
• Job ID: 147448;