Job Description
Job Summary The Diabetes Educator provides education and counseling to clients with diabetes. Acute care referrals may include patients currently admitted to the Hospital or being cared for in the Emergency Department. Collaborates with care team regarding patients' learning needs and patient responses to education. Provides expert counsel to clinical staff regarding recognized Diabetes Guidelines, diabetes medications, monitoring equipment and other technological tools for diabetes self-management. Collaborates with inter professional care team and nursing leadership to positively impact patient and organizational outcomes related to diabetes care.
BENEFITS - Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
- Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
- Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!
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Qualifications Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8:30a - 5p, onsite. The scheduled start and end times require flexibility to meet the needs of the practice.
Education Requirements - Bachelor of Science in Nursing - OR - Non-Nursing Bachelor's degree with an MSN - OR - Doctoral degree in Nursing
Experience - Diabetes Educator Experience
Certification and Licensure - BLS Certification
- PA Registered Nurse License
- CDE or CDCES Certification (Required within 12 months of hire)
Required Skills - Customer Service Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Strong Team Player
Overview About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
St. Christopher's is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women's Choice Award Best Children's Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home. Discover why our hospital is a great place to work-take a virtual tour of our facility here:
About the Organization Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
Discover why our hospital is a great place to work-take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Virtual Tour
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