Certified Diabetes Educator - Fargo - Full Time

Sanford International; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking a Certified Diabetes Educator to join our Pediatric Specialty Clinic.

This role educates patients and families on diabetes self-management, performs assessments, sets goals, provides nutrition therapy, and coordinates care with endocrinology and other providers.

The position supports an outreach network across the region, with a Monday–Friday schedule and no holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition from an ACEND-accredited program.
• Master's degree required after 2024 per ACEND.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) and licensed in practice state.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or plan to obtain within three years.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families on diabetes self-management and care planning.
• Perform assessments, set goals and provide behavioral support for self-care skills.
• Deliver nutrition therapy and monitor dietary needs for diverse patient ages.
• Coordinate with pediatric endocrinology and multidisciplinary team for care.
• Support diabetes technologies and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Diabetes education

Patient counseling

Team collaboration

Self-management support

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition

ACEND-accredited program

Master's degree required after 2024

Registered Dietitian (RD) license

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or plan to obtain within 3 years

Job description

## Certified Diabetes Educator - Fargo - Full TimeApply: ND, Fargo: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-0273482**Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.****Work Shift:**8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**36**Compensation:**Salary Range: $29.50 - $44.00**Union Position:**No**Department Details**Our Pediatric Specialty Clinic is looking for a Diabetes Educator to join the team! This role will help coordinate care to ensure families and patients have the treatment, education and resources necessary to manage their diabetes. In addition, our staff along with our pediatric endocrinologists, go to several outreach clinics throughout the region, allowing for increased access to the specialized care that is essential to their health and wellness. This is a great opportunity to work in a clinic setting with a variety of patients! Our clinic is open Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm, no holidays or weekends. This position provides shared call coverage amongst team members on weekends and holidays. Come and be part of our passionate team of pediatric nurses and support staff who provide patient centered care to children in our community!**Summary**Educates patients on self care involved in the diagnosis of diabetes; collects patient data to monitor health status and proactively manage the patient's condition.**Job Description**Provides initial and ongoing assessment, education, goal setting and behavioral interventions to promote diabetes self management skills and patient empowerment. Ensure patient/family have understanding of self-care skills including healthy eating, medication management, physical activity, glucose monitoring/pattern management, problem solving, and reducing risks. Demonstrates knowledge of pathophysiology, social determents of health, and evidence-based standards. Supports quality improvement to effectively maintain program recognition for an effective Diabetes Self Management Education program. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team, referring provider and other healthcare providers related to diabetes care.Provides nutrition therapy and monitors nutritional care of clients/patients of all ages. Ability to recognize, evaluate, and provide for nutritional needs based on cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs. Develops an appropriate age, individualized education and care plan based on assessment. Evaluates patient needs and suggests appropriate management strategies, including insulin management and diabetes technologies. Provides training and support to patients and families related to diabetes management technologies (continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps)as appropriate. CDCES will maintain certification on insulin pumps based upon location requirements. Maintains practice by staying abreast of current evidence-based practice. Follows facility protocols related to diabetes care management. May provide education or community support related to diabetes management or diabetes prevention. Responsible for working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary health care team to provide the best outcomes for patients.**Qualifications**Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in dietetics or food and nutrition through an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited program. For graduates after 2024, a Masters degree is required per ACEND. Clinical nutrition experience through an approved Coordinated Graduate Program or post graduate internship is required. Three years of experience as a Registered Clinical Dietitian. Must have a thorough knowledge of normal nutrition, diabetes self-management skills and medical nutrition therapy. Must be registered by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) and licensed as a Dietitian or Nutritionist in the state(s) of practice. Must hold and maintain certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist from the National Certification Board of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist or obtain that certification within three years when eligible.**Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.****If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].**