Part-Time Certified Diabetes Educator: DSME & Programs

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City offers a part-time Certified Diabetes Educator role (20 hrs/week) in the Medical Pavilion. The educator will support diabetes self-management education, nutrition guidance, and program development to sustain ADA accreditation.

Responsibilities include conducting DSME and nutrition clinics, group education, and coordinating events, while collaborating with the Education Coordinator and administrative staff to ensure smooth scheduling and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, dietetics-nutrition, or a biological science.
• High school diploma completed.
• 2+ years of clinical experience in diabetes or nutrition education.

Responsibilities

• Be available in clinic most days for one-on-one teaching as needed.
• Conduct DSME and nutrition clinics 4 days per week.
• Coordinate, manage and teach group diabetes education classes.
• Coordinate/implement other external events as appropriate.
• Create and implement an annual Diabetes Day event and CQI projects.
• Maintain ADA recognition and assist with coordination of other classes.
• Work with administrative staff on scheduling and vendor updates.

Skills

Patient education

Group teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing/dietetics/biology

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City offers a part-time Certified Diabetes Educator role (20 hrs/week) in the Medical Pavilion. The educator will support diabetes self-management education, nutrition guidance, and program development to sustain ADA accreditation.

Responsibilities include conducting DSME and nutrition clinics, group education, and coordinating events, while collaborating with the Education Coordinator and administrative staff to ensure smooth scheduling and