RN - Diabetes Educator

Responsibilities

Healthcare Without Rival

We have an opening for a Full-Time RN Diabetes Educator to work at our employer health center located in Lisle, IL !

Schedule Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 8 am - 5 pm; Thu 10 am - 7 pm

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops personalized treatment plans using provider care plans and member preferences using a coach approach and the pillars of Lifestyle Medicine
• Supports a proactive, multidisciplinary team approach directed toward prevention, education, and health promotion
• Provides condition specific self-care education to members enrolled in the various condition management programs
• Participates in outreach / follow-up phone calls and follow-up member visits
• Documents touchpoints and progress into the electronic medical record
• Collaborates with the full scope of clinical team members to arrange for further medical treatment when needed
• Strives to work with member to improve health outcomes and better management of any chronic condition
• Delivers one on one and / or group coaching sessions in the areas of weight, nutrition, exercise, stress, tobacco cessation, work / life balance and general health
• Works closely with client’s vendors as appropriate to support member’s needs where appropriate
• Identifies emergency situations and provides care within legal scope of practice
• Acts as facilitator of Care Team meetings.
• Coach effectively in-person and by phone
• May coordinate and conduct wellness programs in areas such as nutrition, stress management, weight management, smoking cessation, exercise and others

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

• Currently licensed Registered Nurse in state of practice
• Current Wellness Coach Certification from Wellcoaches® OR equivalent International Coach Federation-accredited program certification (must be obtained within 24 months of hire)
• Current hands on training in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for health care providers required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of service.
• Bachelor's degree (BSN) from four-year college or university (preferred)

Experience :

• At least three years’ experience as a Registered Nurse caring for members with any of the following conditions : Type 2 diabetes, asthma, heart disease, heart failure or hypertension.
• Experience working as a wellness coach
• Experience in Condition Management, Certificate in Case Management, Care Coordination, Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) a plus (preferred)
• Experience in health promotion or work site wellness and public speaking (preferred)
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (preferred)

Work-life balance is at the foundation of how decisions are made and where Premise is headed. We can only help people get, stay, and be well if we do the same for ourselves.

In addition to competitive pay, Premise offers benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and vacation time, a company-sponsored wellness program, and much more our talent acquisition team will be happy to share with you.