Patient Educator - Diabetes Education Part-time

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

The Patient Educator understands and reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, abides by HIPAA and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating educational activities for the assigned service.

Responsibilities:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Collaborates with nurse managers and staff to assess the learning needs and competencies of staff.
• Develops, implements and evaluates educational plans/programs and utilizes methods, measurements and tools to evaluate achievement of
  
  
  
  learning goals.
• Serves as a consultant for staff in areas of program development, clinical practice, and professional development.
• Participates in the coordination and continuity of orientation programs, including preceptor programs.

Required:

• Registered RN or Dietitian in the State of Illinois.
• Master’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
• BLS Healthcare provider required or within 90 days of hire.

Preferred:

• CBDCE Certification from the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.