Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health-St. Joseph Medical Center

Location:US:PA:ReadingWork Type:Part TimeFTE:0.50Shift:DayHours:8:00a-4:00pRecruiter Contact:Erin W. McCaw at emccaw@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This job is responsible for providing group and/or individual diabetes self-management education/training (DSMT) to patients (and family members) to enable them to learn techniques to bring their disease under control, avoid potential complications and bring about lasting improvements in quality of life. An incumbent will assess patient needs and develops an individualized education plan of care to facilitate the development and application of needed skills to positively impact diabetes management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in foods and nutrition, OR
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
  • A minimum one year of recent work experience teaching hospital inpatient and out-patients with diabetes.
  • Certified by the state as a Dietician, and registration as a Dietician by the American Dietetic Association, OR Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State Board of Nursing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current certification in Diabetes Education (CDE) by the National Certification Board for Diabetic Educators (NCBDE) is strongly preferred.
  • Current BLS certification preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

  • Be Well
  • Be Balanced
  • Be Secured
  • Be Rewarded
  • Be Supported

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

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