Certified Diabetes Educator - Peds Endocrinology

Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: March 21, 2025

Job Description:

Overview: Presbyterian is seeking a Diabetes Educator to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients between 0- 18 years in an Outpatient Clinic. The Diabetes Educator is responsible for t eaching and learning all about type 1 and type 2 diabetes and Pediatric Nutrition. This position has the opportunity to grow and develop skills with diabetes technology and working with an interdisciplinary team. Type of Opportunity: Full Time (1.0 FTE/40 hours per week) Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8-hour days How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• Responsibilities:
  • Develops, plans, and implements a multicultural diabetes skills education program.
  • Educates, assesses, and promotes self-care and wellness in the diabetic population. Coordinates care with Endocrinologists & local physicians and markets program to physicians.
  • Advertises program and provides education in all aspects of diabetes.
  • Collaborates with other community resources and programs
  • Other duties as required Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in nutrition and clinical dietetics (NM Dietetics RD license required).
    • Certified Diabetes Educator Certification required.
    • Three to five years' experience in nutrition, preferably in a community or clinic setting, and diabetes education experience
    • Registered Dietitian
    • Certified Diabetes Educator
    • BLS Certification required at time of hire. Benefits: We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. Learn more about our employee benefits. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $41.39/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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