Full-time Day Shift

80 hours bi-weekly

8:00am - 4:30pm - with variations

Diabetes Educator has evening classes up to 8:30pm

Occasional weekend commitments for community benefit fairs

Employee would be remote capable but primarily on-site

Position will also have an expectation of supporting our sister site of Lebanon (Good Sam) Diabetes Education department for providing cross-coverage and broad service coverage

Occasional travel is expected when needed to sister site or to a community benefit fair

CDCES or certified education preferred but not required.

General Summary

Provides group and individual Diabetes Education. Provides nutritional counseling to clients referred by a provider. Develops educational goals, learning objectives and a plan for educational content and teaching methods. Develops an individualized follow-up plan with each program participant.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides group education and individual education in Diabetes Education.Provides nutritional counseling to clients referred by a provider.Collaboratively develops educational goals, learning objectives and a plan for educational content and teaching methods with program participants.Manages blood glucose for patients.Manages insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors for patients.Collects program participant assessment data, using the ADDE7 framework, in a collaborative and ongoing manner.Collaboratively develops an individualized follow-up plan with each program participant.Conducts a follow-up assessment upon completion of program services, using outcome measures from the AADE7 Continuum of Outcomes Framework.Documents assessment data, educational plan, educational services provided and evaluation results in each participant's educational records.Utilizes a team approach to provide services and collaborates and communicates with team members when needed.Participates in peer review process to evaluate performance of other professional staff.

Common Expectations:

In-depth knowledge about current diabetes treatment management.Ability to develop a collaborative, therapeutic alliance with individuals.Provides outstanding customer service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, conferences, and workshops.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Associates Degree Registered Nurse RequiredBachelors Degree Preferred

Work Experience:

2 years Relevant experience. RequiredMed/Surg, ICU, Care Management, and Diabetes Education experience preferred

Licenses:

Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required orRegistered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required orLicensed Dietitian-Nutritionist Upon Hire Required andHeartsaver CPR/AED Upon Hire RequiredCertified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist within 3 years Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Able to lead and manage groups.

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