Diabetes Educator - Redwood City, United States - CommonSpirit Health

Description

Overview:

About Sequoia Hospital Hello HumankindnessDignity Health Sequoia Hospital is an accredited not-for-profit community hospital providing innovative and exceptional health care for generations of Bay Area residents. Sequoias Heart and Vascular Institute is a nationally known pioneer in advanced cardiac care affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute. Sequoia has received national recognition from Healthgrades for superior patient safety and was named as one of Americas top 100 hospitals for cardiac care. Our Total Joint Replacement program is a designated Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. Our Birth Center is consistently ranked as a favorite among Peninsula families. We are also known for our comprehensive emergency care and leading-edge tomosynthesis 3-D mammogram technology. Our Pavilion combines the most advanced medical and surgical services with a unique healing environment including private spacious rooms and inviting garden areas.

Position Summary:

To assist in the coordination of and support the development of the diabetes management/educational services, ensuring quality patient care that complies with the goals and objectives of Sequoia Hospital and Dignity Health. To expand the community service capability of the Northern California Diabetes Institute (NCDI) at Sequoia Hospital by providing outpatient and inpatient screening, assessment, and counseling of diabetes self-management skills. In accordance with the mission and philosophy of Dignity Health, the diabetes educator at Sequoia Hospital is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and their families.

This position is per diem to cover for vacations and potentially one day a week of additional coverage for the Diabetes Education and Nutrition Center.

Minimum:

• Minimum of one year experience in direct diabetes care or care of the chronically ill patient.
• Bachelor's Degree in dietetics
• California Registered Dietetic (RD) license
• Valid California Driver's license in good standing

Preferred:

• Bilingual preferred.
• Certified Diabetes Educator credential designation preferred.
• Experience with Diabetes & Pregnancy management preferred.