Diabetes Educator RN or RD - Idaho Falls Idaho

Company: Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Posted On: 04/24/2024

Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $29.50 - $44.25 / hour
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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.Are you a Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian passionate about making a difference?IntroductionAre you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a Registered Nurse Patient Educator and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.BenefitsEastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
  Job Summary and Qualifications -This position is responsible for the coordination of inpatient diabetes education throughout the hospital and/or outpatient diabetes education in the Diabetes Center located at the Wellness Center. - -
  What you will do in this role: -Conducts needs assessment, plans, implements, and evaluates diabetes education programs for patients, families, and staff. Assesses the patient's health literacy and utilizes appropriate level of language by using clear, simple terms and explanations. -Develops an individualized plan of care for each patient involving the family and based on current diabetes care standards. Incorporates cultural/spiritual concerns of the patient into the plan of care.
  • Utilizes age-appropriate learning and behavior change goals with clients.
  • Recommends basic lifestyle changes and makes referrals and other interventions as appropriate
  • Monitors outcomes of medical and nutrition therapy and recommends therapy revisions as needed
  • Negotiates a discharge or post-program plan with clients
  • Participates in patient and public education programs about diabetes
  • Provides professional expertise to other members of the diabetes care team and the community
  • Plans and implements periodic public education programs about diabetes and participates in health fairs. - -
    What qualifications you will need:
    • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
    • Registered Nurse OR Registered Dietician(EIRMC) is a full-service hospital with 318+ patient beds. Our hospital is the largest medical facility in the region. We serve southeast Idaho, western Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park, and parts of Montana. Our facility has an ER, a Level II Trauma Center, a Level 1 ICU (one of two in Idaho), and the only Burn Center in the state of Idaho. We have the region's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for critically ill children. Our 74-bed Behavioral Health Center offers inpatient and outpatient mental health care for adolescents and adults.
      We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country - offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and EIRMC are all about caring for people. This care extends to patients, families, and colleagues.
      HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies - by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
      "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
      HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Patient Educator opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. More...

          

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