Diabetes Educator - Atrium Health Outpatient Diabetes Education Charlotte FT
About The Position
The Diabetes Educator provides care following the National Standard for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) as defined by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) or Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (ADCES). This role involves assessing patient learning needs, goals, and barriers to care, and tailoring educational interventions accordingly. The educator will lead individual and group education sessions on diabetes management, including medication, nutrition, exercise, and blood glucose monitoring. They will also provide formal instruction on diabetes management to patients (inpatient and/or outpatient). If a Registered Dietitian, they will provide medical nutrition therapy services. Ongoing support and follow-up are crucial to ensure successful management of diabetes or other referring diagnoses. The educator must maintain knowledge of diabetes management technology and manufacturer protocols, collaborate with the healthcare team on care plans, and may adjust diabetes medications per protocol under provider order. Staying current on developments in diabetes care and education, documenting and charging for services, and demonstrating age-appropriate care knowledge are also key responsibilities. The role includes serving as a health resource to the community, participating in community events, coordinating support meetings, and contributing to the development and evaluation of patient education programs and materials. The educator will act as a resource for healthcare providers, patients, and the community. If not yet a CDCES, the teammate must complete required continuing education annually.
Requirements
- Current license or certification to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Dietitian, in the State of applicable state.
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred.
- If not certified, you must obtain certification within two years preferred but not to exceed 3 years.
- Degree in Nursing, Dietetics, or other related disciplines that meet the certification eligibility requirements for CDCES.
- If nursing degree, BSN preferred.
- Master's degree in Dietetics required if Dietician license obtained after 01/01/2024.
- 2 years of patient-oriented educational experience preferred with a broad range of knowledge on diabetes for age-appropriate population and its interrelation to co-existing health conditions.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Organizational and effective time management skills
- Flexibility to adapt to changes in daily routine
- Skills in public speaking (or potential to develop) for group/education classes or professional speaking opportunities
- Self-directed
Nice To Haves
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred.
- If nursing degree, BSN preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides care following the National Standard for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) as defined by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) or Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (ADCES).
- Assess patient learning needs, goals, and barriers to care, and tailor educational interventions accordingly.
- Lead individual and group education sessions on diabetes management, including medication, nutrition, exercise, and blood glucose monitoring.
- Provides formal instruction on diabetes management to the patient (inpatient and/or outpatient).
- If a Registered Dietitian, provide medical nutrition therapy services for patients with diabetes or other referring diagnosis.
- Provide ongoing support and follow-up to ensure successful management of diabetes or other referring diagnosis.
- The educator will maintain knowledge of diabetes management technology and manufacturer protocols.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Under Provider order with proven competencies and within departmental policy, may adjust diabetes medications per protocol.
- Stay current on developments in diabetes care and education, ensuring compliance with ADA standards.
- Document and charge for services provided consistent with CMS and payor requirements and guidelines for DSMT and MNT services.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
- Serves as a health resource to the community by participating in community events and coordinating support meetings.
- Participates in the development and evaluation of patient education program and materials.
- Acts as a resource for health care providers, patients and the community.
- If a teammate does not yet have CDCES, must complete the required hours of diabetes-related continuing education annually, per ADA /ADCES requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
