Diabetes Educator - Outpatient

choa; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Diabetes Education Specialist to deliver family-centered education to patients from newborn through young adulthood with diabetes. Collaborate with doctors and nurses to tailor education plans and promote safety at home, school, and community.

The role requires 2 years of experience as an RD or RN, a Bachelor's in Nutrition or Nursing, and licensure. Pediatric experience is preferred; excellent communication and teaching skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Nurse (RN).
• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or graduation from an accredited nursing school (Bachelor of Science in Nursing for nurses).
• Current licensure as RN in GA or multi-state via eNLC; CDCES/BC-ADM certification or hours toward it, with annual CE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Delivers family-centered diabetes education to patients from newborn to 21 years old.
• Determines and implements individualized education plans based on learning needs and development.
• Provides diabetes education to hospital staff and supports program adherence to national standards.
• Maintains current knowledge of diabetes self-management practices and supports program changes as standards evolve.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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Work Shift

Day

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Provides proficient education for patients and families participating in diabetes self-management education program which promotes patient safety at home, school, and in the community. Collaborates and partners with other providers to develop and initiate an education plan for individual and group classes in an efficient manner that is meaningful to the patient and family.

Experience

• 2 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Nurse (RN)

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in pediatrics

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or graduation from an accredited nursing school (Bachelor of Science in Nursing for nurses)

Certification Summary

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact or Registered Dietitian license
• Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES, previously known as CDE) or Board-Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) as soon as required number of diabetes education hours is acquired and within 2 years of eligibility. If not yet certified as CDCES, must obtain minimum number of continuing education hours annually as required for American Diabetes Association recognition.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Good basic computer skills, e.g., understands and uses Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Job Responsibilities

Education

• Delivers family-centered diabetes education to patients ages newborn to 21 years.
• Determines appropriate educational plan for family and patient based on learning assessment with consideration for growth and development, psychosocial, and emotional factors.
• Provides diabetes support and education to hospital staff.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of diabetes by providing current, fact-based information.
• Provides education that reflects the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education.

Certification and Training

• Maintains and enhances knowledge of current diabetes self-management practices and helps to implement changes in diabetes program as standards of practice change.
• Meets all in-service requirements as outlined by human resources requirements and maintains competencies in job-specific tasks.

Administrative

• Assists in developing curriculum and implementing policies and procedures that guide and support the diabetes program and the system.
• Acts flexible with scheduling to meet departmental needs, including cross campus coverage on a regular basis.
• Handles conflicting demands on time and is able to prioritize tasks efficiently.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2174 North Druid Hills Rd NE

Job Family

Nursing-Bedside, Nursing-Non Bedside