Job Description

Facility: Valleywise Comprehensive Health Center - Phoenix

Department: FQHC Diabetes Care - Phoenix

Schedule: Regular FT 40 Hours Per Week

Shifts: Days

Under the general supervision of the CHC Manager, the Diabetic Educator assesses the learning needs of patients, family members, and staff and provides individual and group instruction in diabetes self-management topics as needed. The educator evaluates the effectiveness of the educational process and communicates with the appropriate staff. The educator serves as a resource to patients, staff, and the community on diabetes-related topics.

Bilingual in Spanish and English is highly preferred. 

Annual Salary Range: $76,835.20 - $113,339.20

Qualifications

Education:

• Requires an Associate of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nutrition.
• If RN, prefer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Experience:

• Requires a minimum of three (3) years as an RN or RD.
• Prefer five to ten (5-10) years working as a Diabetic Educator.

Certification/Licensure:

• Must possess a current, valid Arizona RN or RD license.
• If RN, must be in good standing with the AZ Board of Nursing.
• Requires CDE certification.
• Requires a BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center is preferred and will be required within three months.
• Ambulatory Clinics: Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within 90 days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires clinical expertise and advanced understanding of Diabetic Education.
• Requires strong leadership, mentoring, communication, and organizational skills.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Requires ability to approach patients with tact and sensitivity.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Must have transportation and be willing to travel to various ambulatory health centers.

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