Diabetes Educator

Overview

Diabetes Educator
- Part-Time, 24 hours a week, Day Schedule

Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to:

• Free, convenient, and ample parking.
• Tri Met annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford).
• Medical Plan Assistance Program- provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income.
• Tuition reimbursement/education– includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog. Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap.
• Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year.
• Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/or Roth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Lyra Caregiver Assistance program
  - Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year.

The diabetes educator provides education for clients with diabetes of all ages according to the individualized needs of the client. This process involves a health and education assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of an education plan, taking into account psychosocial, economic, and language barriers. Duties are performed in a classroom or individual outpatient setting in collaboration with a team. The candidate accepts professional development and community outreach as an integral part of professional practice.

• Oregon Dietitian License upon hire.
• National CDR Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration upon hire.
• Three (3) years experience in treatment and education of diabetes within the last 2 years.
• Experience with current adult learning theory in relation to diabetes education.
• Experience with the clinical management of diabetes.

• Formal coursework or credentials in principles of adult learning theory and patient-centered learning.
• Certification in Diabetes Education, or willingness to attain CDCES certification upon hire
• Experience with diverse ethnic groups.

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.

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.

Our 120,000 caregivers 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. We are a not-for-profit network providing a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, and hospice and home care.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate s placement on the wage range will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts 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, voluntary benefits, well-being resources and more. Learn more s/benefits.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race, color, gender, disability, veteran or military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We value diversity and strive to create equal opportunities for advancement.