Diabetic Educator - $20+ per hour

Company: Detroit Medical Center
Location: Hamtramck
Posted on: January 22, 2025

Job Description:

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Diabetic Educator for a job in Hamtramck, Michigan. Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Diabetic Educator
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure. Job Summary Under general supervision, plans and renders professional care to meet the physical and psychophysical needs of patients in a physician office and hospital out-patient clinic setting. Works closely with other professional and auxiliary personnel providing personal comprehensive out-patient care. 1. Assists nursing staff with patient care when necessary (i.e. performs tests and procedures, handles patient calls, etc.). 2. Assesses the condition and needs of diabetic patient by observing patient signs and symptoms, reactions to treatment and medication and patient progress. 3. Explains and instructs diabetics concerning disease process, plan of care, administration of insulin, meal plan, etc. 4. Provides Diabetic Education through both individual and group sessions. 5. Administers medications as directed. 6. Makes referrals to community agencies, durable medical companies or physicians as needed. 7. Communicates effectively with clients and physicians regarding treatment plans and referrals. 8. Actively participates on nursing committees and research projects and implementation of improved methods of patient care. 9. Maintains current knowledge in fields by attending classes or seminars. 10. Performs workshops and in-services for medical staff as needed. 11. Maintains proficiency in CPR and assists as needed in CPR or other emergencies. 12. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications:1. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current license to practice professional nursing by the State of Michigan. Previous experience with diabetic teaching. Certification in Diabetic Education preferred. Or 2. Bachelors degree in Dietetics with completion of registration through the American Dietetic Association. Two years of diabetic teaching with Certification in Diabetes Education Job: Educators/Specialists/Advanced Practice Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan Facility: DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital Job Type: Full Time Shift Type: Day Shift Begin: 7:30 AM Shift End: 4:00 PM Detroit Medical Center Job ID . Posted job title: Diabetic Educator Full Time Days About Detroit Medical Center
  The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is the leading academically-integrated hospital system in Metro Detroit, and one of the largest health care providers in Southeast Michigan. During our 150+ years of caring for the community, we have been recognized nationally with top awards in many aspects of hospital operations and patient care. The DMC is able to achieve these awards because of our exceptional employees.The Detroit Medical Center is one the largest academic medical centers in the United States, with a long and rich history of medical education, for more than 100 years. We train more physicians than any other hospital in Detroit.Our evidence-based approach inspires confidence and spurs innovation. It ensures that we are making treatment decisions based on our experience, on the best available research and our understanding of each patient as an individual.
  Our commitment to our patients Our commitment to patient care and improving patient outcomes is part of everything we do. It's our mission. It's our promise to every patient and every family who entrusts their care to us.To meet the needs of our community, we operate 8 hospitals and more than 140 clinics and outpatient facilities across southeast Michigan, including a nationally recognized dedicated pediatric hospital (Children's Hospital of Michigan) as well as a nationally recognized rehabilitation hospital (Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan). We offer an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment. Knowing that we are better together, our teams are highly collaborative and integrated to deliver the high quality and compassionate care our patients expect and deserve. Staff members have a voice in forming our culture; one that is often referred to as 'my forever family' and 'colleagues who have my back'. The DMC has a proud legacy of caring for the people and the families that call Metro Detroit home; they're our neighbors, our friends, and our community. That's why the DMC serves everyone in the community who needs us; no one gets turned away who comes to us for care. From local food drives to our long-standing commitment to educate and empower our community towards better health, you can count on the DMC. There's a spirit of caring and togetherness that you will experience when you join the DMC family. We are a community build on care.At the DMC, we are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact the DMC facility where the position is available, for further assistance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual disability.
  Employee BenefitsAt the DMC, health and well-being are important to us, so we provide a range of benefits and options to help meet the needs of all eligible employees. In addition to a range of healthcare plans, including higher and lower deductible options, we offer dental, vision and an employee assistance plan. Basic life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance are provided for free to eligible plan members. Employees can also choose to participate in one of several supplemental life insurance and/or disability plans, a legal services plan and an identity protection plan. For those employees who are looking for support to care for family members, we also offer child and elder care programs.To help employees prepare for retirement, we offer a 401K savings plan, and an employee discount plan that includes discounts for a wide variety of products, including auto and home insurance and mobile plans. Benefits
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Life insurance
  • Discount programby Jobble

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