Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center: Patient Educator Prn Non Rn

DescriptionEastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is in search of a Patient Educator! (RN or Registered Dietician)The Patient Educator will be responsible for the coordination of inpatient diabetes education throughout the hospital and/or outpatient diabetes education in the Diabetes Center located at the Wellness Center.The largest medical facility in the region, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) includes a full-service hospital with 318 patient beds. It serves as the region’s healthcare hub, serving southeast Idaho, western Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park and parts of Montana. EIRMC is home to a Level II Trauma Center, a Level 1 ICU (of only two in Idaho), and the only Burn Center in the state of Idaho. Our ER is the most experienced in the region. The hospital’s other specialty services include the region’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit capable of caring for babies born as early as 22 weeks gestation; the region’s only Pediatric Intensive Unit, the largest heart program in the region, a Behavioral Health Center which is a 74-bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric hospital and the region’s only Primary Stroke Center. EIRMC is part of the HCA Healthcare network which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA and EIRMC are all about caring for people, and that care extends to patients, families and our colleagues. You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for dedicated professionals like you to be a part of our team. Join us in our efforts to better our community! We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. A few of the benefits we provide you:Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan RepaymentFull Medical, Dental, Life, Disability and Vision Insurance401k (3%-9% match based on tenure)PTOEmployee Stock Purchase PlanHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsEmployee Discount ProgramWe would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Bachelor’s degree within three years of hire in a health-related profession preferred.A minimum of two years clinical experience as well as one-year experience in diabetes education is preferred.Certification as a diabetes educator by the National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators is highly recommended within 2 years of hire.A minimum of 15 hours of continuing education pertaining to diabetes will be required every year.American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS required within 7 days of hire.Registered Nurse must possess current license to practice in the State of Idaho or compact license (OR) Registered Dietitian must be licensed to practice in the State of Idaho.Experience with computer operation, particularly Windows is preferred. The job requires excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills. Initiative, creativity, and flexibility are essential. Must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism at all times.