Certified Diabetes Educator - Part Time/20 Hrs Per Week

Position Title

Certified Diabetes Educator - Part Time/20 hrs per week

Englewood Plaza, Medical Pavilion

Position Summary / Career Interest:

This role is Part-time(20 hrs/week) working with 2 clinics/week.

The Diabetes Educator educates patients with diabetes on meal planning and general diabetes self-management education. They participate in the development and implementation of new/current nutrition and education programs. The Diabetes Educator assists in maintaining ADA accreditation and continuous quality improvement projects.

Responsibilities:

• Be available in clinic most days of the week for additional one-on-one teaching as needed (e.g., instruction on insulin pen use, glucometers, insulin pump)

• Conduct DSME and/or nutrition clinics 4 days per week

• Coordinate, manage, and teach group diabetes education class

• Coordinate/implement other external events as appropriate

• Create and implement an annual Diabetes Day event Create and implement CQI projects (a requirement of ADA recognition)

• Assist the Education Coordinator with maintaining ADA recognition Help with coordination and teaching of other classes (e.g., Managing Diabetes and Pump Preview)

• Helps maintain ADA recognition and keep up to date Work closely with the administrative staff on scheduling and other matters Work with vendors for samples and updates

• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

• Note: These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field (e.g., Nursing, Dietetics-Nutrition, or a biological science)

• CDE certification (NCBDE) required within 12 months of hire

• BLS Certification

• Current RD or RN License in state of practice

• Two years' clinical experience in diabetes and/or nutrition education

Preferred:

• MS or MSN degree

• Two years' clinical experience in an ADA or AADE accredited program

Time Type:

Part time

Job Requisition ID:

R-35094

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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