• Diabetes Educator Lead

    Sutter Health (Castro Valley, CA)


    We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

    Organization:

    SEBMF-East Bay Medical Foundation

    Position Overview:

    Provides medical nutritional therapy (MNT) and Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) to patients with diabetes, pre-diabetes, disease processes related to cholesterol, renal, and endocrine disorders, but also leads the day-to-day activities of the other Clinical Health Educators. Works collaboratively with the treating physician to manage and monitor treatment and the response to therapy. Provides ongoing education and consultation to nursing and other ambulatory staff, supports and provides physician education, and supports clinicians in hospital and other patient care environments. Provides nutritional care (MNT) and counseling to adults and children on clinician referral, collaborates with the health care team.

     

    **Job Description** :

    EDUCATION:

    Bachelor's: of Nutrition or Dietetics or related field

     

    OR Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

    CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

    RN-Registered Nurse of California or RD-Registered Dietitian

     

    AND CDCES-Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

     

    BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

    TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

    8 years recent relevant experience

    SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE** **:

    Knowledge of all aspects and options in the care and management of diabetes is required.

     

    Understanding of the adult learning model and group dynamics is required.

     

    Ability to work with a team to develop collaborative educational approaches and curriculum.

     

    Must have clinical assessment skills that support autonomous practice in the ambulatory setting.

     

    Team leadership and organizational skills.

    Job Shift:

    Varied

    Schedule:

    Full Time

    Shift Hours:

    8

    Days of the Week:

    Monday - Friday

    Weekend Requirements:

    None

    Benefits:

    Yes

    Unions:

    No

    Position Status:

    Non-Exempt

    Weekly Hours:

    40

    Employee Status:

    Regular

     

    Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

     

    Pay Range is $55.35 to $71.94 / hour

     

    _The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._ _​_