Diabetes Education Specialist for Self-Management & Groups

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Palmerton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Diabetes Educator to provide individualized DSME/T education to patients and groups across the network.

The ideal candidate is a Registered Dietitian, eligible for certification as a diabetes educator, with 1 year (2–5 preferred) of experience and familiarity with insulin pump therapy. Strong collaboration with nursing, nutrition and pharmacy teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian, eligible for certification as a diabetes educator.
• 1 year of diabetes education experience (2-5 years preferred).
• Experience with insulin pump therapy preferred.
• Must have 15 hours in diabetes education in the past year.

Responsibilities

• Develops DSME/T goals and plans with participants.
• Collects participant data using the AADE framework.
• Delivers interactive, skill-based diabetes education.
• Facilitates diabetes education groups.
• Documents education plans and outcomes in records.
• Collaborates with nursing, nutrition, and pharmacy teams.
• Participates in policy development for diabetes care.

Skills

Diabetes education

Patient education

AADE framework

Group facilitation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Dietitian

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Diabetes Educator to provide individualized DSME/T education to patients and groups across the network.

The ideal candidate is a Registered Dietitian, eligible for certification as a diabetes educator, with 1 year (2–5 preferred) of experience and familiarity with insulin pump therapy. Strong collaboration with nursing, nutrition and pharmacy teams is essential.