Clinical Diabetes Specialist

Oklahoma State University Medical Center; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University Medical Center in Tulsa is seeking a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) to function as a Case Manager, overseeing quality and cost-effective diabetes care. The role integrates with nursing and other health professionals to promote best practices and leadership in patient management.

The educator will stay current with diabetes research and support ongoing professional development for staff while delivering high-quality patient education.

Qualifications

• ASN/BSN (preferred) or Bachelors
• Registered Licensed Dietician or RN license with Oklahoma Board, CDE preferred
• BLS required

Responsibilities

• Functions as a Case Manager to manage quality and cost components of care for diabetes patients.
• Consults with nursing and healthcare professionals to improve diabetes care delivery.
• Demonstrates leadership in diabetes care and supports education and professional development of staff.

Education

ASN/BSN (preferred) or Bachelors

Job description

Job Description

The Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) functions as a Case Manager to manage quality and cost components of health care for patients with diabetes. Assessments reflect special consideration for the following age categories: Pediatrics, Adolescent, Young Adult, middle-aged Adult, Older Adult. The CDE acts as a consultant to nursing staff and other health care professionals to provide specialized knowledge and enhance quality and cost-effective care, demonstrates leadership skills as a diabetes expert by facilitating changes in patient care delivery, contributes to educational and professional development of nursing staff and other healthcare professionals, maintains current knowledge of latest research and current trends in diabetes care, capable of functioning as independent practitioner, and demonstrates effective communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• ASN/BSN (preferred) or Bachelors

License/ Certification

• Registered Licensed Dietician, or Valid Oklahoma Board of Nursing RN license, CDE preferred


• BLS required

Experience: 1 - 3 years prior experience preferred