The diabetes care and education specialist (DCES) delivers comprehensive and seamless services that bridge the gap and integrate clinical and self-management aspects of diabetes and cardiometabolic care. The DCES is an integral part of the interprofessional team and provides collaborative, comprehensive and person-centered care, and education conducive to behavior change and improved quality of life across the lifespan. The DCES supports and advocates for people affected by diabetes to optimize quality care. The DCES promotes self-management to achieve individualized behavioral and treatment goals that reduce risks and optimize health outcomes. This position may have three collaborative positions providing oversight toward the success of this role- the Medical Director and two Associate Medical Directors. This position is grant funded.
Please note our preferred and in some cases required qualifications for this position:
Preferred Education, Licenses and certifications to be presented at time of hire –
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Dietetics/Nutrition/Pharmacy
- Licensed Dietitian in California
- Certified Diabetes Educator
Preferred Experience- Minimum 1 year of experience in the following:
- Diabetes self-management education and support experience preferred
- Working knowledge of Diabetes Technology
Other Skills and Expertise –
- Bilingual and Bicultural English and Spanish required.
- Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong emotional intelligence skills.
- Knowledge of social and economic problems pertaining to low-income, culturally diverse andunderserved populations. Demonstrated knowledge of Samaritan House’s target servicepopulation is helpful.
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Diabetes Educator
The Licensed Vocation Nurse (LVN) is responsible for providing nursing support to clients at the Pacific Emergency Shelter and Samaritan House Free Clinics. Pacific Emergency Shelter is a non-congregate shelter site serving unhoused residents in the community. Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, the LVN will need to have the skills to practice up to the capacity of the LVN scope in California, including medication and immunization administration, drawing blood, and starting intravenous fluids, in addition to general nursing care.
Position requires a candidate with excellent organizational and communications skills. Candidate must have a strong commitment to the delivery of free, open minded, quality health care to underserved communities and must be able to operate within the philosophies and strategic objectives of Samaritan House. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is very helpful.
Please note our preferred and in some cases required qualifications for this position:
REQUIRED Education, Licenses and certifications to be presented at time of hire
- Graduate from an accredited vocational school of nursing or equivalent.
- Current Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure from the State of California.
- Basic Life Support Certification – BLS
- Current California Blood Withdrawal certification OR Certified Phlebotomy Technician Level I – CPT I desired by not required
REQUIRED Experience- Minimum 1 year of experience in the following:
- Licensed Vocational Nursing Experience
- Direct patient care experience within the past five years
Other Skills and Expertise –
- Bilingual and Bicultural English and Spanish is highly desired; at a minimum, basic medical Spanish required.
- Knowledge of social and economic problems pertaining to low-income, culturally diverse and underserved populations.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
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LVN- Licensed Vocation Nurse
