Diabetes Education Specialist | DSME & Program Lead

kansashealthsystem; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Health System seeks a Certified Diabetes Educator to educate patients in diabetes management, meal planning, and program development. The role includes coordinating education classes, event planning, and QA projects to maintain ADA recognition.

The educator will collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to schedule sessions, update education materials, and support vendor activities. 2+ years of clinical diabetes/nutrition education is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinical experience in diabetes and/or nutrition education.
• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college or university.
• Master's degree preferred in an appropriate field from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Be available in clinic most days of the week for one-on-one teaching, including insulin pen use, glucometers, and pumps.

Skills

Teaching

Group instruction

Program development

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing/dietetics/biological science

Master's degree in nursing/dietetics/biological science

High School Graduate

CDE Certification (NCBDE) within 12 months

RN licensure - State

RD certification - CDR

BLS Heartsaver (Non-Clinical)

Job description

Kansas Health System seeks a Certified Diabetes Educator to educate patients in diabetes management, meal planning, and program development. The role includes coordinating education classes, event planning, and QA projects to maintain ADA recognition.

The educator will collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to schedule sessions, update education materials, and support vendor activities. 2+ years of clinical diabetes/nutrition education is preferred.