Outpatient Diabetes Educator

Day (United States of America)

2600 WESTHALL LN

MAITLAND

Florida

32751

Participates in special projects, community events, and healthcare professional education programs to increase diabetes awareness. Completes documentation and record-keeping accurately and within expected time frames. Provides ongoing therapeutic lifestyle coaching using approved resources and manages assigned caseloads. Participates in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and supports departmental quality standards. Serves as an advocate for care with community agencies, including pharmacies, insurance companies, and employers. Educates patients and families about current research and assists with identifying and recruiting candidates for research studies. Seeks professional growth opportunities and participates in community activities such as educational lectures and support groups. Provides diabetes instruction in group and individual sessions according to American Diabetes Association standards and departmental policy. Obtains individual patient assessments, identifies learning barriers, and provides appropriate resource referrals. Establishes individualized learning goals and educational plans in collaboration with patients and families. Prescribes appropriate nutrition plans based on patient needs and diagnoses. Evaluates patients upon completion of educational plans and provides follow-up as needed. Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Advanced knowledge of diabetes concepts and skills including insulin pump therapy concepts as related to food intake. [Required]
• Ability to provide teaching in all aspects of diabetes management and nutrition. [Required]
• Ability to assess and interpret data relative to patient’s age and diagnosis. [Required]
• Ability to provide comprehensive insulin pump training and glucose sensor training. [Required]
• Ability to communicate effectively and organize daily activities. [Required]
• Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint. [Required]
• Ability to work with patients of various ages and backgrounds. [Required]
• Ability to communicate fluently in English. [Required]
• Knowledge of continuous glucose monitoring. [Preferred]
• DiaWeb documentation system. [Preferred]
• Bilingual: Spanish preferred. [Preferred]

Education:
• Associate's [Required]
• Bachelor's [Preferred]

Field of Study:
• ASN or Bachelor's degree required

Work Experience:
• 1+ experience in diabetes specialty [Required]
• 1+ experience in the field [Required]

Additional Information:
• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) [Required] OR
• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) [Required]
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) [Preferred] OR
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) [Preferred] 

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$59,652.52 - $110,956.61