Diabetes Educator II - Part Time - Mercy Hospital - Days

This is a part time with benefits (48 hrs per pay period) 8-hour day shift position.

The location is Chula Vista 2 days /week, the 3^rd day may be Mercy or CV or another site.

Elevate your career with Scripps Health, where Compassion Meets Excellence.

Invest, Empower & Belong. At Scripps Health, your potential is limitless. We're more than a healthcare provider, at Scripps you will join a community where your views, beliefs and values are celebrated. Grow through industry-leading development programs and empower yourself to deliver innovative care. Be a part of an extraordinary team, impacting health in beautiful San Diego.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered, and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.

• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

  We are part of a dynamic and cutting-edge diabetes and endocrinology team, recently Scripps was named 13^th in US News & World Report for Endocrinology services, and 1^st in San Diego. The Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute provides opportunities for staff to be exposed to the latest research and apply that knowledge in their clinical practice. Within Scripps, Whittier has one of the highest/most positive Press Ganey Employee Engagement scores.

Join Scripps Health as a Diabetes Educator II, where you will play a vital, patient-facing role in empowering individuals and their families to manage diabetes effectively. In this position, you'll provide personalized education and support directly at the bedside, helping patients understand their diagnosis, treatment options, blood glucose monitoring, medication management, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary care team, you'll be a key advocate for patient health, promoting self-management skills and long-term wellness in an inpatient setting.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

* A minimum of two years providing diabetes education as an RN or RD required.

Required Certification/Registration:

* Current BLS and Certified Diabetes Educator certification required.

* Licensed to practice in the State of California as an RN or RD.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

* For RNs, a bachelors Degree in Nursing is preferred.

• Hospital experience preferred.

* Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.