Health and Diabetes Educator - RN

Job Description

Job Description

Health and Diabetes Educator

PT, Days

Grand River Health | Rifle, CO

At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect , friendliness , and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care .

What You’ll Do

• Provides care, treatment, counseling, and health education to patients in collaboration with Clinical Dietitians and under the direction of the Health Education Coaching Director
• Provides appropriate education and training for patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric stages of life and of all educational levels
• Provides services to inpatients as well as outpatients
• Assists in providing diabetes skills training and the prevention of complications
• Provides individualized training and teaching to individuals and groups
• Responsibilities also include Diabetes Education
• Provides care, treatment, counseling, and diabetes education to patients
• Provides individualized diabetes education to patients from pediatric to geriatric stages of life; and for all education levels
• Assists in teaching diabetes skills training and the prevention of complications
• Provides individualized diabetes self-management education / training to individuals and groups in alignment with the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) Guidelines for Practice
• Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned

Who We’re Looking For

What We Offer

Our total rewards package includes

Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.

Why Join Grand River Health?

As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritize  exceptional patient-centered care  over financial bottom lines. Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of  a caring and friendly community  has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION :

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION :

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.