Educator Diabetes

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What You Will Do:
Educator Diabetes
Full-Time
Baltimore, MD
We are looking for talented professionals to join our team at University of Maryland Medical Center - Midtown Campus.
University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy. Located in Baltimore's cultural center near the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, UMMC Midtown Campus is a 200-bed non-profit, community teaching hospital, and part of the University of Maryland Medical System.
When you join or team, you'll become a part of a close-knit group of more than 1,000 staff. Our team is focused on delivering the best care possible to every patient and to supporting each other.
As a member of the Midtown Campus team, you'll experience:
A competitive pay scale
A collaborative and compassionate environment
Comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental and vision
Generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement contributions and more!
When we say our community we mean it.
General Summary
Under general supervision, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the diabetes education program at the Joslin Diabetes Center at UMMS. Plans and conducts continuing education programs in diabetes for allied professionals and the general public. Functions as a resource for patients and other healthcare professionals within and outside the Medical Center.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Applies clinical process and education of patients and families including assessing needs of patient, formulating an educational plan, implementing the plan, and revision as needed.
Communicates information and coordinates patient care with appropriate members of the health care team.
Proficiently utilizes a variety of educational approaches including one-on-one instruction, group classes, and audio visual presentations. Delivers educational services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Assists with support groups and continuing education programs for patients and community.
Acts as a resource in diabetes related issues for health care professional, patients and their families.
Maintains a positive relationship with staff, patients, physicians, and hospital personnel.
Assists in medical management of patients in accordance with policies and procedures.
Coordinates participation in research programs and studies, as assigned.
Ensures that the clinical education components of the program meet the quality assurance standards as established the Center and hospital.
Participates in referral development activities that contribute to the growth of the practice.
Follows appropriate policies, procedures and lesson plans, as provided by the Joslin Center - Boston, and assists with review and revision on an annual or as-needed basis.
What You Need to Be Successful:
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in healthcare related discipline or equivalent is required.
Certification as a Diabetic Educator (CDE) is preferred.
A minimum of two years experience in diabetes care and education is required. One year in a community health or ambulatory care setting is preferred.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures.
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary in order to educate patients and their families and work with medical, nursing and management staff. Must have demonstrated ability in public speaking.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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