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Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Diabetes Educator you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Mission Weight management Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Mission Weight management Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

+ Colleague recognition program

+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Diabetes Educator where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Responsible for providing comprehensive diabetes education (including assessment, treatment, and evaluation) for children, their families, and other health care providers throughout the continuum of care.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Assess the educational needs and provide diabetes self-management training to both in-patient and outpatients and their families/caregivers.

• Identify the patient's status and educational needs using clinical data, history taking and observation.

• Communicate diabetes self-care behaviors in relationship to nutrition, exercise, medication use, insulin administration, glucose meter use, glucose monitoring, acute and long-term complications of diabetes and insulin pump therapy.

• Participate in the development of education records and teaching materials plus other job duties as assigned.

• Participate to the full extent of diabetes education within licensure restrictions, professional scope of practice and the AADE Scope and Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance.

• Share and adhere to the mission, values and standards of performance of the practice demonstrated by excellent customer service skills, positive interdisciplinary team interactions and provision of high quality patient interaction.

• Maintain professional level of conduct with regarding attitude and communication with staff and patients.

• Perform other duties as required.

• Must read and understand and adhere to all Physician Services policies and procedures.

• Practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Mission and Values statements

EDUCATION:

• Associates Degree – Nursing

• Bachelor’s Degree – Nutrition/Dietetics

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years’ experience in diabetes education - Required

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Registered Nurse (Associates of Nursing) or Registered Dietitian (B.S. Nutrition/Dietetics) – Required

• Certified Diabetes Educator – Required

• Certified pump trainer with at least one insulin pump manufacturer - Preferred

Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.  In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Diabetes Educator opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!**

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.