Certified Diabetes Educator

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

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Diabetes Educator to educate patients with diabetes on meal planning and self-management education. The role contributes to diet/nutrition programs and supports ADA accreditation and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include leading one-on-one and group instruction, conducting DSME and nutrition clinics, and coordinating events related to diabetes education.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Be available in clinic most days of the week for additional one-on-one teaching (e.g., 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 external events as appropriate.
• Create and implement an annual Diabetes Day event and CQI projects for ADA recognition.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing / Dietetics-Nutrition / Biological Science

Master’s Degree in Nursing / Dietetics-Nutrition / Biological Science

CDE certification required within 12 months

RN licensure (LRN) or RD licensure in state of practice

BLS Heartsaver certification

Job description

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)

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.