Certified Diabetes Educator - Outpatient

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

About The Position

Provides proficient education for patients and families participating in diabetes self-management education program which promotes safety at home, school, and in the community. Collaborates and partners with other providers to develop and initiate an education plan for individual and group classes in an efficient manner that is meaningful to the patient and family. Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Requirements

Meets criteria for Diabetes Educator Practice Level 3 as defined by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists, with more than 5 years of direct engagement or care in diabetes as a nurse or dietitian
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact or Registered Dietitian license
Credentialed by the Certification Board for Diabetes Care & Education (CBDCE) as a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES, previously CDE) or credentialed through the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) with Board Certification in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Good basic computer skills, e.g., understands and uses Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint and Word and willing to learn Access and Excel

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in pediatrics

Responsibilities

Delivers family-centered diabetes education to patients ages newborn to 21 years.
Determines appropriate educational plan for family and patient based on learning assessment with consideration for growth and development, psychosocial, and emotional factors.
Demonstrates expert knowledge of diabetes by providing current, fact-based information.
Provides education that reflects the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education.
Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date.
Maintains and enhances knowledge of current diabetes self-management practices and helps to implement changes in diabetes program as standards of practice change.
Meets all in-service requirements as outlined by human resources requirements.
Assists in developing curriculum and implementing policies and procedures that guide and support the diabetes program and the system.
Acts flexible with scheduling to meet departmental needs, including cross campus coverage on a regular basis.
Handles conflicting demands on time and is able to prioritize issues efficiently.