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Certified Diabetes Educator, Endocrinology - Peabody/Salem
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We are seeking a full-time 40-hour Diabetes Educator to support our Endocrinology department. The Diabetes Educator is responsible for providing comprehensive education and support to patients living with diabetes. This role focuses on promoting self-management skills to improve health outcomes while working collaboratively with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans and diabetes management programs.
Essential Functions: -Conduct thorough assessments to identify patients' educational needs and readiness for diabetes self-management learning. -Develop and implement personalized education plans covering key aspects such as medication management, nutrition, physical activity, and blood glucose monitoring. -Lead group education sessions focusing on diabetes management, prevention, and lifestyle modifications. -Design and distribute educational materials and resources to enhance patient comprehension and engagement. -Provide ongoing emotional support and counseling to patients and their families, addressing psychological challenges associated with diabetes. Education
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Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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. |