Diabetes Educator - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Diabetes Education Specialist to deliver DSMES per ADA/ADCES standards. You will assess patients, tailor education for gestational diabetes and other pregnancy-related metabolic conditions, and guide nutrition, glucose monitoring, medication administration, activity, and healthy lifestyle choices.

You will instruct on insulin administration and CGM systems, review glucose logs, adjust insulin doses within guidelines, and coordinate in-person and

Qualifications

• Registered RN licensure and Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related discipline are required.
• Experience with high-risk obstetric populations, CGM systems, insulin pump therapy, telehealth, and remote monitoring is preferred.
• Experience with Epic is preferred.
• Bilingual communication skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify learning needs, barriers to care, and readiness for behavior change.
• Provide individualized diabetes self-management education for gestational diabetes and other pregnancy-related conditions.
• Educate patients on nutrition, glucose monitoring, medication administration, activity, and healthy lifestyle behaviors.
• Instruct on insulin administration, CGM systems, and insulin pump therapy.
• Review glucose logs and CGM reports to assess glycemic control.
• Coordinate in-person, telehealth, and remote follow-up care; collaborate with MFM physicians and APPs.
• Support postpartum diabetes screening and transition planning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning, quality improvement, and program development.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Public speaking

Self-directed

Bilingual communication skills

CGM systems

Insulin pumps

Education

RN licensure

Bachelor's degree in healthcare-related discipline

Tools

Epic (EHR)

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).

Essential Functions

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patient learning needs, barriers to care, and readiness for behavior change.
• Provide individualized diabetes self-management education and support for patients with gestational diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and other pregnancy-related metabolic conditions.
• Educate patients regarding nutrition, glucose monitoring, medication administration, physical activity, and healthy lifestyle behaviors.
• Provide instruction and support related to insulin administration, CGM systems, and insulin pump therapy.
• Review blood glucose logs, CGM reports, and insulin pump downloads to assess glycemic control.
• Implement protocol-based treatment recommendations and insulin dose adjustments within established guidelines and scope of practice.
• Collaborate with MFM physicians and APPs regarding patient progress and escalation of care.
• Coordinate in-person, telehealth, and remote follow-up care.
• Support postpartum diabetes screening and transition planning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning, quality improvement initiatives, and program development activities.

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. Minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience.

Education Required

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Bachelor's degree in a qualifying healthcare-related discipline
• Experience with high-risk obstetric populations, CGM systems, insulin pump therapy, telehealth, remote monitoring
• Experience with Epic
• Bilingual communication skills

Experience Required

Minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience.

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

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.