Diabetes Educator Open Rank (Instructor– Senior Instructor)
About The Position
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, at the University of Colorado 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, and Fort Collins, as well as the Children’s Hospital Colorado – North Campus location. The position is hybrid, with three days per week on campus and additional in-person attendance as needed for meetings. The Diabetes Educator provides education and follow-up for pregnant adults with gestational diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. The role includes patient and family education on diabetes, pregnancy, glucose monitoring, medications, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle changes, hypo- and hyperglycemia management, and diabetes technologies. The educator interprets glucose data, proposes insulin regimens subject to MFM physician authorization, performs continuous glucose monitor placement and education, and collaborates with the MFM care team on treatment adjustments. Additional duties include participating in diabetes program planning and evaluation, maintaining clinical documentation, supporting team and division goals, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, providing services in person and via telehealth, billing accurately, and assisting with pharmacy communications and prior authorizations. The position practices independently, protects patient privacy and confidentiality, and requires continuing education in diabetes management.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian.
- Master’s degree in nutrition or a related field; a combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may substitute for the master’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).
- For Senior Instructor classification: 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.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
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 progression, diabetes in pregnancy, blood glucose monitoring, medications, carbohydrate counting, meal planning, exercise, lifestyle changes, hypo- and hyperglycemia management, and diabetes technologies such as continuous glucose monitors.
- Propose insulin initiation and titration regimens, subject to authorization by an MFM physician.
- Place continuous glucose monitors and educate patients on their use.
- Interpret glucose patterns from CGM data or glucometer logs and collaborate with the MFM care team on therapeutic adjustments.
- Participate in diabetes program planning, delivery, and evaluation.
- Maintain accurate and current clinical notes in accordance with Maternal Fetal Medicine guidelines.
- Participate in team and staff meetings to support service delivery and division goals.
- Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives and activities, independently and collaboratively.
- Protect privacy and confidentiality.
- Practice independently and demonstrate continuing education in diabetes management.
- Provide services via telehealth and in person.
- Bill for services accurately.
- Back up communications with pharmacies regarding supply and insulin orders and complete prior authorizations.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Multiple dental plan options.
- Disability, life, and vision insurance.
- Retirement 401(a) plan with an employer contribution of 10% of gross pay.
- Paid time off accrued over the year based on percentage of time.
- 22 vacation days per year, with a maximum accrual of 352 hours.
- 15 sick days per year, with unlimited maximum accrual.
- 11 holiday days per year.
- Tuition benefit available on all CU campuses.
- Reduced-rate RTD bus and light rail service through ECO Pass.
- Additional CU Advantage perks and programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
