Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

Job Summary

Assesses learning needs, develops an education plan, provides education and evaluates outcome of education of patients and caregivers with diabetes. Provides education in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. Participates on teams for policy and protocol development. Serves as a resource and provides staff education as indicated. May oversee the day-to-day operations of DSMES program(s) and ensures that all National Standards (NSDSMES) are met and maintained at all times.

• Assesses patient/family/caregiver baseline knowledge about diabetes as a chronic illness, diabetes management, and diabetes complications, as well as readiness to learn; provides diabetes and self-management education to patients, their families and caregivers; this includes technical training in capillary blood glucose measurement, safe injection technique, and insulin pump management.
• Monitors and evaluates patient responses to therapeutic interventions in collaboration with other members of the health care team; provides ongoing assessment and recommendations to the treatment team and patient, family and caregivers for adjustments in the plan of care as required.
• Coordinates with designated staff to effectively integrate medical therapy into the overall management of diabetes; regularly consults nursing and physician staff about diabetes management issues and provides just-in-time education as needed.
• Utilizes the principles of health literacy to develop and deliver effective diabetes education to patients, their families and caregivers and provides formal education about diabetes and diabetes management to members of the health care team.
• Participates in continuous improvement by monitoring trends in hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia and utilizes evidence to improve diabetes care delivery structures and processes.
• May have oversight of the planning, implementation and evaluation of the DSMES program(s).
• May arrange and coordinate the activities of the Advisory Group.
• May serve as the liaison between the DSMES staff, the Advisory Group, other departments and administration.
• May monitor and facilitate maintenance of DSMES staff qualification (CE credits, licensures, and registrations).
• May be responsible for maintaining ADA Recognition and participating in the evaluation of the program’s effectiveness.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, pharmacy or registered dietitian.

• No experience required.

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• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Pharmacist, Registered
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• Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
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• Pharmacist
  - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE)

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Pharmacist
  - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
• Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE)

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Pharmacist
  - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE)

Day Shift (United States of America)

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• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through Daily Pay provides eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through Flex Path Funded for eligible team members.

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