PRN Certified Diabetes Educator - Nursing Administration

Job Requirements

Position Summary

The Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist provides dynamic diabetes self-management training to individuals and groups based on all content areas of the AADE7 and the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support. The Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist provides individualized diabetes self-management plans, coordinates care, interprets data, conducts focused educational assessments and promotes successful self-management through adaptation.

Minimum Requirements

Education

* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Social Work, Pharmacy or other health care focus

Experience

* Three years healthcare experience

License/Registration/Certifications

* Registration/License as required by profession

* Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

* N/A

Preferred Experience

* N/A

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

* N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

* Provide evidence-based group and individual diabetes education to persons across the lifespan.

* Provide detailed assessment of patients based on the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support.

* Utilize motivational interviewing skills to assist patients in setting appropriate and measurable behavioral goals, reassessment of goals, and problem-solving to promote behavior change.

* Keep current on all types of diabetes, pre-diabetes, treatment regimens, and diabetes technology through self-directed review of research and continuing education.

* Collaborate with community partners to establish effective support networks for patients with diabetes.

* Serve as a resource in curriculum development, program implementation, evaluation, and CQI.

* Employ current technologies to communicate effectively with patients and team members.

* Gather and maintain accurate data for analysis of program outcomes.

* Use appropriate billing codes for services provided.

* Maintain flexibility and willingness to vary schedule and work responsibilities as needed.

* Perform other duties as assigned.