Diabetes Education CoordinatorZephyrhills, FL

Diabetes Educator

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Location: 7050 Gall Boulevard Zephyrhills, Florida 33541

The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Zephyrhills

• First in Florida to earn Advanced Certification for Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement (Joint Commission)
• Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI (Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care)
• GWTG Gold Plus with Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Achievement, 2020 (American Heart Association)
• One of America's Best Hospitals for Heart Care, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (Womens Choice Award)
• One of America's Best Hospitals for Stroke Centers, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (Womens Choice Award)
• One of America's Best Hospitals for Orthopedics, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (Womens Choice Award)
• One of America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 (Womens Choice Award)
• Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020 (Leapfrog)
• Leapfrog Top General Hospital, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020 (Leapfrog)
• US News & World Reports High Performing Hospital CHF & COPD (2019-2020)
• America's 250 Best Hospital's Award (2021) (Healthgrades)
• Life style activities and community growth
• Close proximity to many of Florida's finest beaches
• An abundance of family attractions (Orlando & Tampa theme parks)
• Access to arts, culture and music
• Premium shopping outlets

The role you'll contribute:

Responsible for providing assessment, planning, and instruction to patients with diabetes and their families. This position delivers education for inpatients and outpatients through private sessions and group classes, as well as staff training on diabetes care and treatment. Additionally, this role ensures the delivery of accurate, up-to-date, and effective patient education in collaboration with the patient's primary care physician. In addition, this position oversees the development, planning, and execution of chronic disease management and wellness programming for employees and the community. Adheres to all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, and standards of accrediting bodies.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Performs initial assessments to evaluate patient needs related to diabetes management.
• Develops personalized educational plans for diabetes management and wellness.
• Provides diabetes education for inpatients and outpatients through private sessions and group classes.
• Monitors patient progress and provides ongoing support and education.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive diabetes care.

Qualifications:

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Associate's of Nursing Required or

Bachelor's in Dietetics Required

Bachelor's of Nursing Preferred

Master's in Dietetics Preferred

1 Work Experience Required

Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required

Registered Nurse (RN) Required or

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Required

Licensed Dietitian (LD) Preferred

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) Preferred

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Diabetes/Wellness

Organization: AdventHealth Zephyrhills and Dade City

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25037421

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.