Diabetes Education Specialist | DSME & Group Classes

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

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.