Diabetes Care & Educ Spec RN

Parkview Health • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

The Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (DCES) provides inpatient and outpatient education for people with diabetes, following the Standard of Care set by Parkview Health System and the Indiana Nurse Practice Act. The role delivers comprehensive, seamless services that bridge clinical care and diabetes and cardiometabolic self-management.

As an integral member of the interprofessional team, the DCES provides collaborative, comprehensive, person-centered care and education that supports behavior change and improved quality of life across the lifespan. The specialist supports and advocates for people affected by diabetes, promotes self-management, and helps patients achieve individualized behavioral and treatment goals to reduce risks and optimize health outcomes.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required within 3 years of the start date.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the State Board of Nursing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service.
• Ability to establish priorities and work independently.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist or Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management.
• 5 years of experience working as an RN in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient education for diabetic patients.
• Deliver comprehensive services integrating clinical and self-management aspects of diabetes and cardiometabolic care.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team to provide comprehensive, person-centered care and education.
• Support and advocate for people affected by diabetes to optimize quality care.
• Promote self-management and help patients achieve individualized behavioral and treatment goals that reduce risks and optimize health outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree