- Scheduled Weekly Hours: 5 x 8 hour shifts
- Location: 50 Buck Creek Rd
- Department: Endocrinology
- Salary Range: $38.22 - $53.99
- Estimated Application Close Date (actual date may be sooner): 11-04-2024
Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail.
About the opportunity:
To provide education and consultation to patients with diabetes, obesity, and any and all metabolic and endocrine associated eating disorders and associated nutritional co-morbidities. The Diabetes Educator will work collaboratively with staff, physicians, industry and patients to assure optimal management and outcomes. The Educator will specialize in nutritional strategies, testing monitors, medication education (i.e., insulin pump education and management), and will serve as an advisor and leader in innovative strategies to optimize patient care.
What you will do:
- Provides condition specific education to patients to support optimization of their care, outcome and experience.
- Facilitates the successful interaction and alignment between the physician and the patient by serving as an integral part of the care team.
- Will provide timely follow up to patient questions, phone calls, etc.
- Will assure that there is timely documentation in the patient’s medical record and timely coding of services.
- Will inform the patient’s physician or advanced practice provider of any information relevant to the plan of care.
- Will assist in the coordination of care of patients with diabetes within the endocrine practice.
- Will serve as a liaison to industry representatives.
- Will serve as an educational resource within the clinical team.
- Cooperates/participates in the insurance pre-authorization process.
- Provides assistance and education on coding and billing strategies.
- May participate in outreach activities as defined through strategic growth initiatives.
- Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Vail Health Values.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
What you will need:
Experience:
- Minimum of three years’ experience as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Nurse required.
- Minimum of three years’ experience as a Certified Diabetes Educator working in an outpatient clinical practice required.
- Prior clinical experience working with Diabetic patients in an Outpatient Practice setting required.
License(s):
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state OR Commission on Dietetic Registration Certification required.
- Current Valid Driver's license and ability to pass Vail Health's Department of Motor Vehicle Report criteria.
Certification(s):
- Certified Diabetes Educator (National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators – RNCBDE) or American Association of Diabetes Educators AADE required.
Computer / Typing:
- Microsoft Office
- Ability to document clinical encounters appropriately in an Electronic Medical Record.
- Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements.
Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Education:
Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:
- Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
- Medical
- Vision
- Educational Programs:
- Tuition Assistance
- Existing Student Loan Repayment
- Specialty Certification Reimbursement
- Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
- Paid Time Off:
- Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
- Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
- 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
- Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Recreation discounts
- Pet insurance
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
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