Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Patient Educator, within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, the American Dietetics Association and the Ohio Dietetics Association, and/or Ohio Board of Pharmacy functions within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization. The Patient Educator, specific to Diabetes Education, provides consultation and diabetes education to patients, families, staff and physicians, assumes a leadership role in issues relating to diabetes and acts as a change agent to support institutional initiatives pertaining to the care of patients who have diabetes.

Position Purpose:

Patient Educator, within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, the American Dietetics Association and the Ohio Dietetics Association, and/or Ohio Board of Pharmacy functions within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization. The Patient Educator, specific to Diabetes Education, provides consultation and diabetes education to patients, families, staff and physicians, assumes a leadership role in issues relating to diabetes and acts as a change agent to support institutional initiatives pertaining to the care of patients who have diabetes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate from school of nursing, dietetics or pharmacy. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

• Licensure / Certification: Current licensure to practice as a registered nurse, registered and licensed dietitian or registered pharmacist in the State of Ohio. Professional certification preferred

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years recent experience in area of specialization preferred

• Demonstrates leadership and teaching experience

• Demonstrates ability to function as an interdisciplinary team member and able to manage stressful situations

• BLS Healthcare Provider training required

What You Will Do:

• Serves as a role model in the management of select patient populations through direct or indirect care

• Assesses the learning needs within patient care settings in order to plan, organize, coordinate and participate in development and/or teaching of programs to meet those identified needs

• Participates in monitoring, evaluating, reporting and improving standards of care.

• Consults with the manager regarding patient and staff clinical issues and assists with recommendations

• Demonstrates leadership skills in the management of complex clinical situations.

• Develops, reviews, and revises standards of care, policies, procedures, practice guidelines, and protocols of care to reflect current evidence based practice and changing technology

• Promotes, participates in, or conducts on-going research in clinical practice.

• Participates in community activities sponsored by Mount Carmel.

• Acts as a resource person for staff members in developing, completing and publishing clinical research.

• Participates in programs for Healthcare students who are participating in clinical educational experiences within Mount Carmel.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.

• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.

• Generous paid time off programs.

• Employee recognition programs.

• Tuition/professional development reimbursement.

• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).

• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.

• Employee Referral Rewards program.

• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!

• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our four hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran