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15592BR

FTE: 0.5

Shift: Monday-Friday; Day shift

Compensation: $35.18+

Hours Per Week: 20

Weekends: No

Temporary Non-Benefit Eligible

Shift: Monday-Friday; Day shift

The LTE Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist is involved in teaching of the patient and family and community. Acts as a consultant and resource person for staff. Is involved with development of clinical pathways and protocols related to care of patient. This position is expected to last 8 weeks.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

+ Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

+ Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

+ Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community.

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

Education:

+ Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or food nutrition or a bachelor’s degree in nursing

+ OR other bachelor’s degree or master’s degree as accepted by the NCBDE (National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators) to obtain CDE credential

Experience:

+ 2-3 years related experience

+ Individual and group teaching experience

+ Developing and evaluating patient educational materials

+ Working with patient’s nutritional needs for diabetes and related to co-morbidities

Certifications/License:

+ Certification by the state of Wisconsin – Department of Registration and Licensing for the Registered Dietitian (C.D.)

+ OR current license by the State of Wisconsin – Registered nurse

+ Current certification in Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist OR completion of certification within 9 months of hire