Diabetes Educator

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Joslin Diabetes Center at UMMS is seeking a Diabetes Education Specialist to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the diabetes education program. You will deliver patient and family education and coordinate care with the health care team in inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role includes continuing education for professionals and the public, serving as a diabetes care resource, and supporting research participation while ensuring quality standards.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in diabetes care and education.
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare related discipline or equivalent is required.
• Certification as a Diabetic Educator (CDE) is preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Responsibilities

• Applies clinical process and education of patients and families including assessing needs of patient, formulating an educational plan, implementing the plan, and revision as needed.
• Communicates information and coordinates patient care with appropriate members of the health care team.
• Proficiently utilizes a variety of educational approaches including one‑on‑one instruction, group classes, and audio‑visual presentations.
• Delivers educational services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Assists with support groups and continuing education programs for patients and community.
• Acts as a resource in diabetes related issues for health care professionals, patients and their families.
• Maintains a positive relationship with staff, patients, physicians, and hospital personnel.
• Assists in medical management of patients in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Coordinates participation in research programs and studies, as assigned.
• Ensures that the clinical education components of the program meet the quality assurance standards as established by the Center and hospital.
• Participates in referral development activities that contribute to the growth of the practice.
• Follows appropriate policies, procedures and lesson plans, as provided by the Joslin Center - Boston, and assists with review and revision on an annual or as needed basis.
• Attends educational programs and seminars focusing on the management of diabetes and related problems, and diabetes education.

Job description

Job Requirements

Under general supervision, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the diabetes education program at the Joslin Diabetes Center at UMMS. Plans and conducts continuing education programs in diabetes for allied professionals and the general public. Functions as a resource for patients and other healthcare professionals within and outside the Medical Center.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

• Applies clinical process and education of patients and families including assessing needs of patient, formulating an educational plan, implementing the plan, and revision as needed.
• Communicates information and coordinates patient care with appropriate members of the health care team.
• Proficiently utilizes a variety of educational approaches including one‑on‑one instruction, group classes, and audio‑visual presentations.
• Delivers educational services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Assists with support groups and continuing education programs for patients and community.
• Acts as a resource in diabetes related issues for health care professionals, patients and their families.
• Maintains a positive relationship with staff, patients, physicians, and hospital personnel.
• Assists in medical management of patients in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Coordinates participation in research programs and studies, as assigned.
• Ensures that the clinical education components of the program meet the quality assurance standards as established by the Center and hospital.
• Participates in referral development activities that contribute to the growth of the practice.
• Follows appropriate policies, procedures and lesson plans, as provided by the Joslin Center - Boston, and assists with review and revision on an annual or as needed basis.
• Attends educational programs and seminars focusing on the management of diabetes and related problems, and diabetes education.

Qualifications

Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare related discipline or equivalent is required.
• Certification as a Diabetic Educator (CDE) is preferred.
• A minimum of two years experience in diabetes care and education is required. One year in a community health or ambulatory care setting is preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her age‑specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary in order to educate patients and their families and work with medical, nursing and management staff. Must have demonstrated ability in public speaking.