Diabetes Resource Coordinator-Prov Diabetes Education - Providence

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, AL, is seeking a Diabetes Education Specialist to deliver DSMES services and support diabetes self-management for patients in the Gulf Coast region.

The role emphasizes patient education, data review (glucose/CGM), and collaboration with clinicians. Requires Alabama RN licensure or equivalent, with RD or CDCES preferred. 20+ hour per week eligibility for benefits is included in the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing or nutrition-related field with 3 years of professional experience
• RN licensure in Alabama or compact state required
• CDCES or RD licensure preferred and substitution allowed

Responsibilities

• Assess patient learning needs and develop individualized education plans
• Provide education on diabetes management and technology
• Review glucose data and CGM reports to tailor self-management goals
• Document assessments and plans accurately in the EHR
• Collaborate with care teams and community partners to promote access to diabetes care

Skills

Diabetes education

Patient education

DSMES principles

Documentation

Education

RN licensure in Alabama

Dietitian (CDR) licensure

Master’s in nursing (preferred)

Tools

Chronicle Pro

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient learning needs and develops individualized education plans and self-management goals.


• Provides education on diabetes management, medications and insulin, glucose monitoring and diabetes technology, nutrition, physical activity, risk reduction, problem solving, and healthy coping.


• Reviews relevant clinical information, glucose data, CGM reports, and treatment regimens to identify educational and self-management needs.


• Provides appropriate follow-up education and support based on patient needs and provider referrals.


• Provides diabetes education consultations as patient needs arise and serves as a clinical resource for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.


• Documents assessments, education, interventions, goals, and follow-up plans accurately and promptly in the electronic health record.


• Collects and maintains required participant and program outcome data, including documentation in Chronicle Pro.


• Ensures documentation meets organizational, payer, regulatory, and ADA Recognition requirements.


• Maintains program documentation and assists with annual reviews, ADA reporting and Recognition requirements.


• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and evaluates program and participant outcomes.


• Assists with development and maintenance of DSMES policies, procedures, curriculum, educational materials, and workflows.


• Assists with staff in-services, continuing education, and diabetes-related competency activities.


• Collaborates with departments, providers, and community organizations to promote access to quality diabetes care and education.


• Participates in relevant committees, meetings, outreach activities, and professional development leading to certification.


• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements


• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards


• Regular and prompt attendance


• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required


• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing from an accredited institution and 3 years of professional nursing experience Required OR


• Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, or food systems management from an accredited institution, and 3 years of professional dietitian experience Required


• Master's Degree in nursing and experience in diabetes care and chronic disease program management Preferred


• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Licensure with the state of Alabama as a registered nurse Required or


• REG DIET - Dietitian – Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration Required and


• Licensure with the state of Alabama as a dietitian. Required


• Certified Diabetes Consult and Education Specialist (CDCES) within 1-1/2 Yrs Preferred


• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of diabetes pathophysiology, treatment, self-management, and prevention of acute and chronic complications. Advanced knowledge of diabetes pathophysiology, treatment, self-management, and prevention of acute and chronic complications.


• Knowledge of current diabetes medications, insulin therapies, injectable medications, glucose monitoring systems, CGM, and other diabetes technologies. Knowledge of current diabetes medications, insulin therapies, injectable medications, glucose monitoring systems, CGM, and other diabetes technologies.


• Knowledge of evidence-based DSMES principles and person-centered education practices. Knowledge of evidence-based DSMES principles and person-centered education practices.


• Knowledge of ADA Standards of Care and the National Standards for DSMES. Knowledge of ADA Standards of Care and the National Standards for DSMES.


• Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.


• Ability to independently provide diabetes education while recognizing issues requiring consultation with or escalation to a prescribing provider. Ability to independently provide diabetes education while recognizing issues requiring consultation with or escalation to a prescribing provider.


• Ability to design, deliver, and evaluate individual and group educational programs. Ability to design, deliver, and evaluate individual and group educational programs.


• Strong classroom facilitation and presentation skills. Strong classroom facilitation and presentation skills.


• Ability to interpret patient glucose data and translate clinical information into practical self-management education. Ability to interpret patient glucose data and translate clinical information into practical self-management education.


• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and interdisciplinary communication skills. Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and interdisciplinary communication skills.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to documentation, regulatory, and program requirements. Strong organizational skills and attention to documentation, regulatory, and program requirements.


• Ability to use electronic health records, Microsoft Office applications, diabetes technology platforms, and program data systems. Ability to use electronic health records, Microsoft Office applications, diabetes technology platforms, and program data systems.


• Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and community partners. Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and community partners.