Certified Diabetes Educator

WVU Medicine; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

THOM Thomas Hospitals in Charleston, WV is seeking a Certified Diabetes Educator to develop, manage, and coordinate all aspects of the outpatient diabetes program. You will lead outreach to physician practices, perform patient assessments, deliver education, and drive quality improvement while maintaining ADA certification and coordinating the Diabetic Institute.

The role requires CDCES certification and at least one year of health/fitness experience; proficiency with Excel and Word is preferred.

Qualifications

• CDCES certification required.
• Experience in health and fitness preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies education needs of the community and people with diabetes.
• Delivers education and evaluates patient outcomes.
• Maintains American Diabetes Association certification where applicable.
• Participates in community outreach and educational support.
• Communicates with primary care providers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Leads outpatient diabetes program planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Coordinates the Diabetic Institute operations.
• Compiles materials, summarizes data, and drafts manuals.
• Supports performance improvement activities to ensure quality care.

Skills

Excel

Word

Communication skills

Education

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

Job description

## Certified Diabetes EducatorApplylocations: Thomas Memorial Hospital (TMH)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR26-29321## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.The incumbent will develop, manage, and coordinate all aspects of the outpatient diabetes program and is responsible for outreach to physician practices as a referral source for the diabetes program.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS****:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education **EXPERIENCE:**1. One (1) year experience in health and fitness**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS****:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. ASCM, Clinical Exercise Physiology Certified**CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1. Identifies education needs of the community and those with diabetes.2. Attends diabetes advisory committee meetings as assigned.3. Performs patient assessment, delivers education and evaluates patient’s obtainment of goals.4. Assists in maintaining the American Diabetes Association certification as applicable.5. Participates in community outreach and educational support.6. Advocates on behalf of the patient and families.7. Communicates with primary care providers, members of the multi-disciplinary team relevant questions concerns, andpatient outcomes.8. Participates in performance improvement activities to assure quality care.9. Provides administrative support and coordinates the management and operations of the Diabetic Institute10. Leads the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Outpatient Diabetes and Nutrition Education Program.11. Compiles reference materials, summarizes data and prepares reports, and drafts manuals and materials.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Ability to lift 25 pounds.2. Ability to push/pull 100lbs.3. Ability to stand for several hours per day.**WORKING ENVIRONMENT:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Wellness Center**SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**1. Computer skills, particularly Excel and Word.2.Ability to understand written and oral communication.**Additional Job Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Shift:****Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**THOM Thomas Hospitals**Cost Center:**6242 THOM SF Pain Management**Address:**4605 Maccorkle Ave SWSouth CharlestonWest Virginia**Equal Opportunity Employer**West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.