Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

Citizen Potawatomi Nation; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diabetes Care and Education Specialist at Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health Services delivers comprehensive diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy, bridging clinical and self-management for optimal outcomes. The role works with a multidisciplinary team to tailor plans, assess needs, and promote patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include documentation in the EHR, collaboration with primary care providers, population health management, and contributing to quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, dietetics/nutrition/pharmacy
• Licensed in the State of Oklahoma
• CDCES or willingness to obtain certification within 24 months of employment
• Experience working with patients with diabetes is preferred, if applicable

Responsibilities

• Provides quality diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy (limited to Registered Dietitians) in individual and group settings.
• Completes comprehensive assessments for each patient, interprets data, and develops individualized care plans.
• Documents all contacts/visits in the EHR and outcomes database per policy.
• Collaborates with other diabetes care team members to develop person-centered plans.
• Advocates for technology-enabled diabetes education and care.
• Work closely with Primary Care Providers to manage medications, labs, and triage as needed.
• Coordinate population management of the diabetes patient panel.
• Assist patients in obtaining medications and supplies.
• Participate in quality improvement, quality assurance, and innovation activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Diabetes technology knowledge

Problem solving

Customer service

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, dietetics/nutrition/pharmacy

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Health Services

Department: Diabetes Program

SUPERVISOR: Diabetes Program Coordinator

FLSA: Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $27.88-$34.62

ALL FULL TIME POSITIONS: In addition to your pay, your salary also includes Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. The Biweekly deduction from employee paycheck is $40.00 for Employee Only, $95.00 Employee plus Children, $120.00 Employee plus Spouse, and $140.00 Employee plus family.

CPN Health Services personnel may be assigned to provide services to patients of all ages including but not limited to Indian Children and will require a criminal history background screening.

OVERVIEW: The diabetes care and education specialist (DCES) delivers comprehensive and seamless services that bridge the gap and integrate clinical and self-management aspects of diabetes and cardiometabolic care. The DCES supports and advocates for people affected by diabetes to optimize quality care. The DCES promotes self-management to achieve individualized behavioral and treatment goals that reduce risks and optimize health outcomes.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides quality diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy (limited to Registered Dietitians) in individual and group settings based on assessed needs. Utilizes appropriate teaching techniques that are sensitive to the learning preferences of the person with prediabetes or diabetes

• Completes comprehensive assessments for each patient including emotional and behavioral health, interprets personal health data, develops an individualized care plan based on the patient’ assessed needs and goals and promotes successful self-management.
• Documents all individual contacts/visits in the Electronic Health Record and outcomes database, in accordance with established policy.
• Collaborates, advocates, and confers with other members of the diabetes care team in developing person-centered diabetes plans.
• Advocates for and supports technology-enabled diabetes education and care, in individual and population health diabetes services.

• Work closely with Primary Care Providers to manage patient care items which could include: medication refills, labs, triage, document management, and other items as needed.
• Coordinate population management of diabetes patient panel.
• Assist patients in obtaining appropriate medications and other medical supplies.
• Participate in quality improvement, quality assurance, and innovation activities to ensure optimal level of care.

• Follows the Diabetes Education Accreditation Program requirements which are based on the National Standard of Diabetes Self-Management and Support Guidelines.

• Support SDPI grantee requirements

• Engages in lifelong learning and serves as a role model of professionalism.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Participates in meetings, serves on committees, and represents the department and Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health Services in community outreach efforts as appropriate.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other duties and projects as required by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, dietetics/nutrition/pharmacy
• Licensed in the State of Oklahoma.
• Experience working with patients with diabetes preferred.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or willingness to receive certification within 24 months of accepting employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills including use of Microsoft Office.
• Has working knowledge of diabetes technology.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to work with a diverse patient population and have exceptional customer service skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time; occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and lifting.
• Perform typical office duties.
• Current immunizations.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• General clinical environment with frequent exposure to chemicals, bloodborne pathogens and patient body fluids.
• May be required to travel to various locations as needed. Reliable transportation may be required.
• Working at another site may be required.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.