Diabetes Educator - FT Days

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Diabetes Education Specialist to deliver DSMES according to ADA/ADCES standards. You will assess patient learning needs and lead education sessions on diabetes management, including medications, nutrition, exercise, and glucose monitoring.

If a Registered Dietitian, you will provide medical nutrition therapy and follow up to ensure sustained diabetes control. Collaboration with the care team is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational and effective time management.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in daily routine.
• Public speaking skills or potential development for classes.
• Self-directed and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide care following the National Standard for DSMES per ADA/ADCES.
• Assess learning needs and tailor education sessions for diabetes management.
• Lead individual and group education sessions on diabetes management.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy if a Registered Dietitian.
• Document and charge for DSMT and MNT services per CMS guidelines.
• Collaborate with the care team to implement comprehensive care plans.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Flexibility

Public speaking

Self-directed

Education

Nursing or Dietetics degree

Masters in Dietetics (if lic after 2024)

Job description

Major Responsibilities

• Provides care following the National Standard for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) as defined by the American Diabetes Association (ADA)or Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (ADCES).


• Assess patient learning needs, goals, and barriers to care, and tailor educational interventions accordingly. Lead individual and group education sessions on diabetes management, including medication, nutrition, exercise, and blood glucose monitoring. Provides formal instruction on diabetes management to the patient (inpatient and/or outpatient).


• If a Registered Dietitian, provide medical nutrition therapy services for patients with diabetes or other referring diagnosis


• Provide ongoing support and follow-up to ensure successful management of diabetes or other referring diagnosis.


• The educator will maintain knowledge of diabetes management technology and manufacturer protocols.


• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.


• Under Provider order with proven competencies and within departmental policy, may adjust diabetes medicationsper protocol.


• Stay current on developments in diabetes care and education, ensuring compliance with ADA standards.


• Document and charge for services provided consistent with CMS and payor requirements and guidelines for DSMT and MNT services.


• Must be able todemonstrateknowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate tothe age of the patients served.Mustdemonstrateknowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.


• Serves as a health resource to the community byparticipatingin community events and coordinating support meetings.Participates in the development and evaluation of patient educationprogramand materials.


• Acts as a resource for health care providers,patientsandthe community.


• If a teammate does not yet have CDCES, must complete the required hours of diabetes-related continuing education annually, per ADA /ADCESrequirements.

Major Responsibilities

• Provides care following the National Standard for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) as defined by the American Diabetes Association (ADA)or Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (ADCES).


• Assess patient learning needs, goals, and barriers to care, and tailor educational interventions accordingly. Lead individual and group education sessions on diabetes management, including medication, nutrition, exercise, and blood glucose monitoring. Provides formal instruction on diabetes management to the patient (inpatient and/or outpatient).


• If a Registered Dietitian, provide medical nutrition therapy services for patients with diabetes or other referring diagnosis


• Provide ongoing support and follow-up to ensure successful management of diabetes or other referring diagnosis.


• The educator will maintain knowledge of diabetes management technology and manufacturer protocols.


• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.


• Under Provider order with proven competencies and within departmental policy, may adjust diabetes medicationsper protocol.


• Stay current on developments in diabetes care and education, ensuring compliance with ADA standards.


• Document and charge for services provided consistent with CMS and payor requirements and guidelines for DSMT and MNT services.


• Must be able todemonstrateknowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate tothe age of the patients served.Mustdemonstrateknowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.


• Serves as a health resource to the community byparticipatingin community events and coordinating support meetings.Participates in the development and evaluation of patient educationprogramand materials.


• Acts as a resource for health care providers,patientsandthe community.


• If a teammate does not yet have CDCES, must complete the required hours of diabetes-related continuing education annually, per ADA /ADCESrequirements.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

Current license or certification to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Dietitian, in the State of applicable state. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred. If not certified, you must obtain certification within two years preferred but not to exceed 3 years.

Education Required

Degree in Nursing, Dietetics, or other related disciplines that meet the certification eligibility requirements for CDCES. If nursing degree, BSN preferred. Master's degree in Dietetics required if Dietician license obtained after 01/01/2024.

Experience Required

2 years of patient-oriented educational experience preferred with a broad range of knowledge on diabetes for age-appropriate population and its interrelation to co-existing health conditions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Strong oral and written communication skills


• Organizational and effective time management skills


• Flexibility to adapt to changes in daily routine


• Skills in public speaking (or potential to develop) for group/education classes or professional speaking opportunities


• Self-directed

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Clean, well-lit, comfortable environment


• Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases


• Possible/occasional exposure to patient illnesses


• Occasionally subject to irregular hours

Preferred Education

Ifnursingdegree, BSN preferred.

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.