Diabetes Educator - Open Rank: Instructor - Senior Instructor

IMDiversity Inc.; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement 401(a) Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Benefit

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora is seeking a Diabetes Educator at Open Rank: Instructor - Senior Instructor to support the Maternal Fetal Medicine program. This full-time role includes telehealth and on-campus care across Downtown Denver, Littleton, Parker, and Fort Collins locations.

The position requires advanced diabetes knowledge, CNDS certification, and a track for clinical and research excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or related field required.
• Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian licensure in Colorado preferred.
• CDCES certification highly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in diabetes care for Senior Instructor.

Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes education and follow-up to pregnant adults with gestational diabetes or Type 2 diabetes.
• Educate patients on diabetes types, management, CGMs, insulin regimens, and meal planning.
• Perform CGM placement and interpret glycemic patterns; collaborate with MFM team.
• Telehealth and in-person patient services; document in EHR.

Skills

Diabetes education

Patient education

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Master's degree in nursing or related field

CDCES certification

Registered Nurse

Registered Dietitian

Tools

CGMs

Glucometer

Job description

Diabetes Educator - Open Rank: Instructor - Senior Instructor

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO

Type: Full-Time

Posted: Today

Category: Physicians

Diabetes Educator - Open Rank: Instructor - Senior Instructor

Diabetes Educator - Open Rank: Instructor - Senior Instructor - 41184 Faculty

Description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department

SOM- Obstetrics and Gynecology- Maternal Fetal Medicine

Job Title

Diabetes Educator - Open Rank: Instructor - Senior Instructor

Position #

00853389 - Requisition 41184

Job Summary

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, at the University of Colorado has an opening for a full-time Diabetes Educator at the rank of Instructor 1.0 FTE. This position will provide support to the freestanding Maternal Fetal Medicine clinic, located in Downtown Denver, Littleton, Parker, and Fort Collins as well as the Children's Hospital Colorado - North Campus location.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes education and follow up to pregnant adults who have gestational diabetes and Type 2 diabetes.
• Educate patients and families on:
• o Diabetes types and disease progression
• o Implications of diabetes in pregnancy
• o Blood glucose monitoring techniques
• o Insulin and non-insulin medications
• o Carbohydrate counting and meal planning
• o Exercise and lifestyle modifications
• o Management of hypo- and hyperglycemia
• o Use of diabetes technologies such as continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)
• Propose insulin initiation and titration regimens, with authorization by MFM physician
• Perform CGM placement and education
• Interpret glycemic patterns from CGM or glucometer logs, and collaborate with MFM care team on therapeutic adjustments
• Participate in diabetes program planning, delivery, and evaluation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical notes in accordance with Maternal Fetal Medicine guidelines
• Participate in team and staff meetings to support both service delivery and division goals
• Work individually and collaboratively in the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives and activities
• Work in a manner that provides privacy and confidentiality
• Practice independently
• Demonstrate continuing education in diabetes management
• Provide services via telehealth and in person
• Bill for services accurately
• Back up on communicating with pharmacies on supply and insulin orders as well as completing prior authorizations
• Work Location:

Work Location: Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 1-2 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
• There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Clinical Instructor or Senior Clinical Instructor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Instructor

• Master's degree in nursing or related field
• Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian
• A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the master's degree on a year for year basis.

Sr. Instructor

• Master's degree in nursing or related field
• Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
• 5+ years of experience working in diabetes care
• A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the master's degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the state of Colorado or Registered Dietitian
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
• Experience working with the psychological and social aspects of living with diabetes.
• Previous clinical and research experience
• Knowledge of and experience working with Type 1 Diabetes
• Phlebotomy and IV skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure
• Ability to multitask
• Willingness to learn and comply with relevant laws, rules, regulations, and policies

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.
• Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.