Diabetes Educator, Open Rank (Instructor– Senior Instructor)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

9d•$79,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Colorado’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, is hiring a full-time Diabetes Educator at the Instructor or Senior Instructor rank. The role supports the freestanding Maternal Fetal Medicine clinic at locations in Downtown Denver, Littleton, Parker, Fort Collins, and Children’s Hospital Colorado – North Campus. The position is hybrid, with 1–2 days per week on campus and additional in-person attendance as needed for meetings. Services are provided both in person and via telehealth. The Diabetes Educator provides education and follow-up to pregnant adults with gestational diabetes and Type 2 diabetes; supports glucose monitoring and medication management in coordination with Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians and the care team; contributes to program planning, delivery, evaluation, and quality improvement; and maintains accurate clinical documentation and billing. The appointment rank will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and demonstrated contributions and experience.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing or a related field, or a year-for-year substitution of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience.
Registered Dietitian.
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).
For Senior Instructor consideration: 5 or more years of experience working in diabetes care.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure.
Ability to multitask.
Willingness to learn and comply with relevant laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship; the employer cannot provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the psychological and social aspects of living with diabetes.
Previous clinical and research experience.
Knowledge of and experience working with Type 2 and gestational diabetes.
Experience independently assessing glucose patterns and making insulin initiation and titration recommendations, preferably in diabetes management during pregnancy.

Responsibilities

Provide diabetes education and follow-up to pregnant adults with gestational diabetes and Type 2 diabetes.
Educate patients and families about diabetes types and disease progression; implications of diabetes in pregnancy; blood glucose monitoring; insulin and non-insulin medications; carbohydrate counting and meal planning; exercise and lifestyle modifications; hypo- and hyperglycemia management; and diabetes technologies such as continuous glucose monitors (CGMs).
Propose insulin initiation and titration regimens for authorization by an MFM physician.
Place CGMs and educate patients on their use.
Interpret glycemic patterns from CGM or glucometer logs and collaborate with the MFM care team on therapeutic adjustments.
Participate in diabetes program planning, delivery, and evaluation.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical notes in accordance with Maternal Fetal Medicine guidelines.
Participate in team and staff meetings to support service delivery and division goals.
Work individually and collaboratively to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives and activities.
Protect privacy and confidentiality.
Practice independently and demonstrate continuing education in diabetes management.
Provide services via telehealth and in person.
Bill for services accurately.
Provide backup communication with pharmacies regarding supply and insulin orders and complete prior authorizations.