Part-Time Diabetes Educator — DSME & Nutrition Programs

Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Kansas Health System is seeking a Certified Diabetes Educator (PT-20 hrs/week) to educate patients with diabetes on meal planning and self-management. The role includes creating and implementing nutrition/education programs, supporting ADA accreditation, and contributing to CQI projects.

The educator will run DSME/nutrition clinics, conduct group sessions, coordinate events, and collaborate with the Education Coordinator and staff to ensure high-quality diabetes education and ongoing program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, dietetics-nutrition, or biological science required.
• 2+ years clinical diabetes/nutrition education experience.
• CDE certification required within 12 months of hire.
• RN or RD licensure in state of practice.
• BLS Heartsaver certification.

Responsibilities

• Be available in clinic most days of the week for one-on-one teaching as needed.
• Conduct DSME and/or 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.
• Create and implement CQI projects for ADA recognition.
• Assist Education Coordinator with ADA recognition maintenance.
• Help with coordination and teaching of other classes (e.g., Managing Diabetes and Pump Preview).
• Assist with maintaining ADA recognition and updates.
• Collaborate with administrative staff on scheduling and other matters.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Dietetics-Nutrition, or biological science

High School Graduate

Master's Degree in Nursing, Dietetics-Nutrition, or biological science

CDE certification (NCBDE)

RN license (state)

RD license (CDR)

BLS Heartsaver (non-clinical)

Job description

Kansas Health System is seeking a Certified Diabetes Educator (PT-20 hrs/week) to educate patients with diabetes on meal planning and self-management. The role includes creating and implementing nutrition/education programs, supporting ADA accreditation, and contributing to CQI projects.

The educator will run DSME/nutrition clinics, conduct group sessions, coordinate events, and collaborate with the Education Coordinator and staff to ensure high-quality diabetes education and ongoing program