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Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

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Job Summary

The Mass General Brigham Medical Group is a system-led operating entity formed by Mass General Brigham to deliver high quality, low cost, innovative community-based ambulatory care. This work stems from Mass General Brigham's unified system strategy to bring health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. The Medical Group provides a wide range of offerings, including primary care, specialty care, behavioral and mental health, and urgent care, both digitally as well as at physical locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. The group also offers outpatient surgery and endoscopy, imaging, cardiac testing, and infusion. We share the commitment to delivering a coordinated and comprehensive experience across all locations, ensuring the appropriate level of care is available to every patient across our care delivery sites.
We are seeking a part-time, 32-hour Diabetes Educator to join our outpatient Diabetes Services team. This position will provide support across multiple locations, with one day per week based in Rochester and three days per week in Dover, collaborating closely with primary care and internal medicine teams.
The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse + Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or Registered Dietitian + Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) with a passion for patient education and chronic disease management. This role will work alongside and support another Diabetes Educator while partnering with providers and care teams to deliver comprehensive diabetes education and support to patients across the continuum of care.
Responsible for providing comprehensive education and support to patients with diabetes, promoting self-management skills, and enhancing health outcomes. This role involves working collaboratively with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans and facilitate diabetes management programs.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions:
-Conduct assessments to determine the educational needs and readiness of patients to learn about diabetes management.
-Develop and implement individualized education plans addressing diabetes self-management, including medication management, nutrition, physical activity, and blood glucose monitoring.
-Facilitate group education classes on diabetes management, prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
-Create educational materials and resources to enhance patient understanding and engagement.
-Provide ongoing support and counseling to patients and their families, addressing the emotional and psychological aspects of living with diabetes.
-Encourage patient adherence to treatment plans and empower them to actively participate in their health.

Education
Associate's Degree Related Field of Study required

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Certified Diabetes Educator [CDE/CDCES] - Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education required
Experience
Experience in health and nutrition related to diabetes education, counseling, or related role 2-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of diabetes pathophysiology, management strategies, and treatment options.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively educate and support patients and families.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Proficiency in using educational tools and technology to enhance patient learning.

The Diabetes Educator will play a key role in empowering patients through education, clinical guidance, and ongoing support, working closely with providers and caregivers to improve longterm health outcomes. If you are passionate about diabetes education, value interdisciplinary teamwork, and are looking for a meaningful role in a specialty practice setting, we encourage you to apply!

Onsite

10 Members Way

32

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$30.60 - $44.51/Hourly

Grade

6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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