Diabetes Educator jobs in New Mexico

Diabetes Educator educates patients on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in a diabetes diagnosis, including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing. Collects patient data to monitor health status and proactively manage the patient's condition. Being a Diabetes Educator facilitates skill development and behavior modification so that the patient is able to successfully manage the disease. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent. Additionally, Diabetes Educator typically required to be a Certified Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Diabetes Educator occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Diabetes Educator typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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DIABETES EDUCATOR
  • ClickJobs.io
  • Edgewood, NM FULL_TIME
  • Department: Patient Education - Diabetes

    FTE: 1.00

    Full Time

    Shift: Days

    Position Summary:

    Provide direct and group education for patients with diabetes in a manner consistent with current Nationally recognized standards. Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate clinical and non-clinical diabetes educational programs for HSC Operational Components. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include pediatric, adolesent, adult and geriatric age groups.

    Detailed responsibilities:

    • EDUCATION PLAN - Identify educational needs and issues of the Patients; work with the Diabetes Education Coordinator and or Medical Director in area to support educational plans
    • INSTRUCTION - Ensure the development of instructional programs based on established educational plans. Provide direct and group education for patients with diabetes in a manner consistent with current Nationally recognized standards and current area needs
    • INSTRUCTION - Develop the appropriate educational curricula, formulate and or update and review teaching outlines, determine appropriate instructional methodologies using adult learning principles as appropriate to meet the overall goals and objectives of the program.
    • QUALITY - Maintain quality of educational programs by reviewing evaluation summaries on a regular basis, maintaining certifications in specialty areas(s) as appropriate, and remaining current in specialty area(s) trends
    • RESOURCES - Serve as an educational resource and role model for clinical and non-clinical staff for related issues as appropriate
    • OUTCOMES - Establish and monitor accurate outcomes for educational programs as developed; revise these programs when deemed necessary by program supervisor or supervisor
    • COMMUNICATION - Establish communication and consultation relationships with assigned areas, both clinical and non-clinical staff as assigned
    • COMMITTEES - Attend meetings and represent department or Hospitals within Hospitals related committees or the community, as assigned by supervisor
    • RECORDS - Maintain reports and records; collect statistical data for administrative and/or quality improvement purposes
    • ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards
    • DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
    • PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
    • PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
    • PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
    • PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
    • PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

    Qualifications

    Education:

    Essential:

    • Bachelor's Degree

    Nonessential:

    • Master's Degree

    Education specialization:

    Essential:

    • Related Discipline

    Nonessential:

    • Related Discipline

    Experience:

    Essential:

    3 years directly related experience

    Nonessential:

    Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 2 years directly related experience

    Credentials:

    Essential:

    • CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
    • NM RN or NM RD, LD, LN or NM Pharmacist License

    Nonessential:

    • Certified Diabetic Educator

    Physical Conditions:

    Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. May require walking or standing to a significant degree or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or may require working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of materials is negligible.

    Working conditions:

    Essential:

    • Minor Hazard - physical risks, dirt, dust, fumes, noise

    Department: Education
  • 4 Days Ago

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DIABETES EDUCATOR
  • ClickJobs.io
  • Algodones, NM FULL_TIME
  • Department: Patient Education - DiabetesFTE: 1.00Full TimeShift: DaysPosition Summary:Provide direct and group education for patients with diabetes in a manner consistent with current Nationally recog...
  • 5 Days Ago

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DIABETES HEALTH EDUCATOR
  • Sandia Resort And Casino
  • Albuquerque, NM FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary Coordinates the Diabetes Education Program to serve population needs in accordance with goals outlined in the Diabetes Grant (SPDI). Provides leadership, assistance, support and coord...
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Diabetes Nurse Educator
  • Pueblo of San Felipe
  • Algodones, NM FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: This is a community-based, grant-funded position that serves families of students of the Pueblo of San Felipe providing prevention coordination and grant required-services in accordance w...
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Educator
  • La Vida Felicidad, Inc.
  • Los Lunas, NM FULL_TIME
  • EDUCATOR: DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Conducts activities that are developmentally appropriate and that promote the social development and educational growth of the individuals ...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Nurse (Diabetes) - DHA
  • HHS Careers
  • Gallup, NM PART_TIME
  • SummaryThis position is located at Gallup Indian Medical Center(GIMC), Diabetes Program, Gallup, NM. The purpose of the position is to provide nursing expertise and leadership in assessing, planning, ...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Diabetes Educator
  • Maricopa Integrated Health System
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Under general supervision of the CHC Manager, the Diabetic Educator assesses the learning needs of patients, family memb...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Diabetes Educator
  • DRH Health
  • Duncan, OK
  • Job Description The Inpatient Diabetes Educator will screen each admitted patient for knowledge deficits of self managem...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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DIABETES EDUCATOR
  • University of New Mexico - Hospitals
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Department: Patient Education - Diabetes FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Provide direct and group educ...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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DIABETES EDUCATOR
  • University of New Mexico - Hospitals
  • Edgewood, NM
  • Department: Patient Education - Diabetes FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Provide direct and group educ...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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DIABETES EDUCATOR
  • University of New Mexico - Hospitals
  • Kirtland Afb, NM
  • Department: Patient Education - Diabetes FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Provide direct and group educ...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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DIABETES EDUCATOR
  • University of New Mexico - Hospitals
  • Tijeras, NM
  • Department: Patient Education - Diabetes FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Provide direct and group educ...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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DIABETES EDUCATOR
  • University of New Mexico - Hospitals
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • Department: Patient Education - Diabetes FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Provide direct and group educ...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Diabetes Educator
  • Johns Hopkins HealthCare
  • Washington, DC
  • YOU BELONG HERE This position will support the National Capital Region - Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC and ...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

New Mexico (Spanish: Nuevo México Spanish pronunciation: [ˈnweβo ˈmexiko] (listen), Navajo: Yootó Hahoodzo pronounced [jòːtxó xɑ̀xʷòːtsò]) is a state in the Southwestern region of the United States of America; its capital and cultural center is Santa Fe, which was founded in 1610 as capital of Nuevo México (itself established as a province of New Spain in 1598), while its largest city is Albuquerque with its accompanying metropolitan area. It is one of the Mountain States and shares the Four Corners region with Utah, Colorado, and Arizona; its other neighboring states are Oklahoma to the north...
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Income Estimation for Diabetes Educator jobs
$73,168 to $89,567

Diabetes Educator in Gastonia, NC
"Working with a diabetes educator leads to a better understanding of what diabetes is and how it can be best managed to live well and remain problem-free.
January 01, 2020
Diabetes Educator in Grand Forks, ND
Every time you turn around, there’s new diabetes knowledge and new things to incorporate into your practice to help people.
December 11, 2019
Diabetes Educator in Utica, NY
Diabetes educators can earn two different types of credentials, CDE (certified diabetes educator) or BC-ADM (board certified–advanced diabetes management), and must go through a re-credentialing process every five years to stay up to date on advances in diabetes care.
December 14, 2019