Certified Diabetes Educator Job at Yale New Haven Health, Stamford, CT

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  • Yale New Haven Health
  • Stamford, CT

Job Description

Overview: To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Provides state of the art diabetes education in the outpatient setting to patients with diabetes and their families/care partners in order to optimize diabetes management. Participates in the development of educational materials and programs and teaches both individuals and groups based on practice guidelines. Uses creative teaching strategies to promote lifestyle changes that improve outcomes. Collaborates with other members of the team in teaching well day and sick day adjustments, home monitoring and exercise. Uses principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs, treatment and care.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities:
  • 1. Provides state of the art diabetes education in the outpatient setting to patients with diabetes and their families/care partners in order to optimize diabetes management. Participates in the development of educational materials and programs and teaches both individuals and groups based on practice guidelines. Uses creative teaching strategies to promote lifestyle changes that improve outcomes. Collaborates with other members of the team in teaching well day and sick day adjustments, home monitoring and exercise. Uses principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs, treatment and care.
Qualifications:

EDUCATION


RN required, BSN/MS preferred


EXPERIENCE


Preference given to those with at least two years of demonstrated experience and expertise in diabetes education. Exceptional skills in both verbal and written communication. Comfort with public speaking. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting.


LICENSURE


Must have a current State of Connecticut nursing license.


SPECIAL SKILLS


Certified by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (CDE) or eligible to sit for examination within 12 months.

Job Tags

Full time

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