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Certified Diabetes Educator, Internal Med-Endocrinology, Full Time, First Shift

UC Health · West Chester, Pennsylvania, US

The Diabetes Educator - Certified works collaboratively with the Diabetes/Endocrinology team and the specific population served to provide discipline and lev...

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The Diabetes Educator - Certified works collaboratively with the Diabetes/Endocrinology team and the specific population served to provide discipline and level appropriate clinical and educational services. The focus of the position is assessment of patient education needs, creation of individualized self-management plan, and provision of instruction to promote self -management skills to referred patients, family members and caregivers. This position will support the recognition/accreditation of the UC Heath Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support program through adherence to program requirements, collection and reporting of program data, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. Depending on career track see specified degree, licensure, certification and experience requirements above. Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today! - Engages in population appropriate communication. - Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. - Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. - Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. - Identifies any...