Diabetes Educator

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

1d • $36 - $53 • Hybrid

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, and provide formal instruction to patients. If a Registered Dietitian, the role includes providing medical nutrition therapy services. The educator will offer ongoing support and follow-up, maintain knowledge of diabetes management technology, and collaborate with the healthcare team on comprehensive care plans. They may adjust diabetes medications per protocol under provider order and must stay current on developments in diabetes care and education, ensuring compliance with ADA standards. Documentation and charging for services are required, consistent with CMS and payor requirements. The position requires demonstrating knowledge and skills appropriate for the age of patients served and understanding principles of growth and development. The educator will also serve as a health resource to the community, participate in community events, coordinate support meetings, and contribute to the development and evaluation of patient education programs and materials. They will act as a resource for healthcare providers, patients, and the community. If not yet a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), the teammate must complete required annual continuing education hours.

Requirements

• Current license or certification to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Dietitian, in the State of applicable state.
• 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
• Degree in Nursing, Dietetics, or other related disciplines that meet the certification eligibility requirements for CDCES.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• If nursing degree, BSN 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

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level