Registered Nurse/Diabetes Educator Specialist (full time) Fairlane
- In-depth knowledge about current diabetes treatment management.
- A healthcare professional (Nurse, Dietitian, Pharmacist or Social Worker) or who is also a certified diabetes educator, or who is eligible to become a certified diabetes educator.
- Possession of/or actively working to achieve Certification by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (CDE) required; must be achieved within 2 years of hire date.
- Minimum (2) two years of experience required in healthcare profession eligible to become a certified diabetes educator.
- Excellent verbal communication and written documentation skills.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with internal and external customers and all levels of the organization.
- CDE preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare profession eligible to become a certified diabetes educator preferred.
- For Dietitians, Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics required.
- Able to lead and effectively manage groups.
- Knowledge of clinical practice guidelines, behavior change theory, motivational interviewing and Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
- Understanding of community resources and the needs of diverse populations.
- Creative and resourceful with good negotiating skills preferred.
- Computer skills and knowledge including Windows and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint software applications preferred.
- Dietitians must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Dietitians must meet the requirements of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Current RN license in the State of Michigan.
- Current Pharmacy license in the State of Michigan
- Current Social Worker license in the State of Michigan
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more at henryford.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or
making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry
Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice
Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are
dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance
and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an
employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program
(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.