Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Pediatrics (RD) - Community Medical Centers of Fresno, CA
Fresno, CA 93721
About the Job
*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*
Opportunities for you!
- Join a Forbes Top 10 CA Employer
- Direct impact on quality patient care in a system with over 1,000 beds
- Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
- Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships
- Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
- Enroll in DailyPay and access your earned pay on your own schedule
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% matching contributions
- Free parking and electric charging
- Great food options with on demand ordering
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Responsibilities:Are you a certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist or want to become certified (on-the-job training for certification provided)? If so, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for!
We are looking for a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (DCES) to join our Pediatrics Specialty Clinic at our downtown Fresno Campus! The Clinic comprises six CCS special care centers and three newborn screening special care centers serving diverse and complex cases like cardiology, pulmonary, endocrinology, and more. Here, you will be responsible for keeping the patient's primary physician informed about the patient's status. From performing comprehensive management of blood glucose to educating patients on diabetes control, the opportunity for growth in the continuum of care for patients will constantly be provided.
Qualifications:Education & Experience
- Graduate of a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Dietitian (RD) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) program required
Licenses and Certifications
- CDCES - Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist required within 2 years of hire or transfer into position
- BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
- One of the following is required:
- RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California
- RD - CDR Registered Dietitian
- LCSW - State of California Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.