Certified Diabetes Educator

University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a Certified Diabetes Educator to deliver diabetes self-management education and nutrition counseling. You will support ADA accreditation efforts and contribute to program development within the Medical Pavilion.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of clinical diabetes or nutrition education; CDE certification within 12 months of hire is preferred. This is a full-time daytime position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, dietetics or biological sciences from an accredited college/university.
• 2+ years of clinical diabetes or nutrition education experience.
• CDE certification within 12 months of hire (required licensure/certification).
• RN or RD licensure in state of practice, per required licensure section.
• BLS Heartsaver certification.

Responsibilities

• Be available in clinic most days for one-on-one teaching (insulin pen use, glucometers).
• Conduct DSME and/or nutrition clinics 4 days per week.
• Coordinate, manage and teach group diabetes education classes.
• Coordinate/implement external events and Diabetes Day activities.
• Assist with ADA recognition maintenance and CQI projects.
• Collaborate with staff on scheduling and vendor communications.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient education

Clinical diabetes education

Program development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Dietetics-Nutrition, or biological sciences

High School Diploma

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Position Title

Certified Diabetes Educator

Days - Full Time

Medical Pavilion

Position Summary / Career Interest

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 and Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• 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.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in an appropriate field (e.g., Nursing, Dietetics-Nutrition, or a biological science) from an accredited college or university.
• High School Graduate
• 2 or more years of clinical experience in diabetes and/or nutrition education.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in an appropriate field (e.g., Nursing, Dietetics-Nutrition, or a biological science) from an accredited college or university.
• 2 or more years of clinical experience in an ADA or AADE accredited program.

Required Licensure and Certification

• CDE certification (NCBDE) required within 12 months of hire.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing in state of practice. OR
• Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Time Type

Full time

Important information for you to know as you apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link .
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.