Atrium Health

Operates hospitals and care network

Diabetes Educator

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

A current license or certification to practice as a Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian in the applicable state is required.
A degree in Nursing, Dietetics, or another related discipline meeting the certification eligibility requirements for CDCES is required.
If the nursing degree is held, a BSN is preferred.
A master's degree in Dietetics is required if the dietitian license was obtained after January 1, 2024.
A Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist credential is preferred; if not certified, certification must be obtained within two years preferred, but no later than three years.
If not yet certified as a CDCES, complete the required hours of diabetes-related continuing education annually per ADA/ADCES requirements.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care and knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
Organizational and effective time-management skills are required.
Ability to adapt to changes in daily routine is required.
Public-speaking skills, or potential to develop them, are required for group education classes or professional speaking opportunities.
Self-direction is required.
Two years of patient-oriented educational experience with broad knowledge of diabetes across age-appropriate populations and its relationship to co-existing health conditions is preferred.
Possible exposure to infections, contagious diseases, and patient illnesses; occasional irregular hours may occur.

Responsibilities

Provide care following the National Standard for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support as defined by the American Diabetes Association or Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists.
Assess patient learning needs, goals, and barriers to care, and tailor educational interventions accordingly.
Lead individual and group education sessions on diabetes management, including medication, nutrition, exercise, and blood glucose monitoring.
Provide formal instruction on diabetes management to inpatients and/or outpatients.
If a Registered Dietitian, provide medical nutrition therapy services for patients with diabetes or another referring diagnosis.
Provide ongoing support and follow-up to support successful management of diabetes or another referring diagnosis.
Maintain knowledge of diabetes-management technology and manufacturer protocols.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
Under a provider order, with proven competencies and within departmental policy, adjust diabetes medications per protocol as applicable.
Stay current on developments in diabetes care and education and ensure compliance with American Diabetes Association standards.
Document and charge for services provided in accordance with CMS and payer requirements and guidelines for DSMT and MNT services.
Serve as a community health resource by participating in community events and coordinating support meetings.
Participate in the development and evaluation of patient education programs and materials.
Act as a resource for healthcare providers, patients, and the community.

Desired Qualifications

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification is preferred.
If the nursing degree is held, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
Two years of patient-oriented educational experience with broad knowledge of diabetes across age-appropriate populations and its relationship to co-existing health conditions is preferred.

Department:

05580 AMG Delavan - Patient Education and Nutrition

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Scheduled hours of 8:00-4:30 Monday-Thursday. Mondays at the Paddock Lake Clinic and Tuesdays-Thursdays at the Delavan Clinic. Off Fridays. No weekends or holidays.

Pay Range:

$35.50 - $53.25

Major Responsibilities:

Provides care following the National Standard for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) as defined by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) or Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (ADCES).

Assess patient learning needs, goals, and barriers to care, and tailor educational interventions accordingly. Lead individual and group education sessions on diabetes management, including medication, nutrition, exercise, and blood glucose monitoring.Provides formal instruction on diabetes management to the patient (inpatient and/or outpatient).  

If a Registered Dietitian, provide medical nutrition therapy services for patients with diabetes orotherreferringdiagnosis

Provide ongoing support and follow-up to ensure successful management of diabetes or otherreferring diagnosis.

The educator willmaintainknowledge of diabetes management technology and manufacturer protocols.

Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.

Under Provider order with proven competencies and within departmental policy, may adjust diabetes medications per protocol.

Stay current on developments in diabetes care and education, ensuring compliance with ADA standards.

Document and charge for services provided consistent with CMS and payor requirements and guidelines for DSMT and MNT services.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.  Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. 

Serves as a health resource to the community by participating in community events and coordinating support meetings.  Participates in the development and evaluation of patient education program and materials. 

Acts as a resource for health care providers, patients and the community. 

If a teammate does not yet have CDCES,mustcomplete the required hours of diabetes-related continuing education annually,perADA/ADCES requirements.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Current license or certification to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or RegisteredDietitian, inthe State ofapplicable state. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred. If not certified, you must obtain certification within two yearspreferredbut not to exceed 3 years.

Education Required:

Degree in Nursing, Dietetics, or other related disciplines that meet the certification eligibility requirements for CDCES. Ifnursingdegree, BSN preferred. Master's degree in DieteticsrequiredifDieticianlicenseobtainedafter 01/01/2024.

Experience Required:

2 years of patient-oriented educational experience preferred with a broad range of knowledge on diabetes for age-appropriate population and its interrelation to co-existing health conditions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Strong oral and written communication skills

Organizational and effective time management skills

Flexibility to adapt to changes in daily routine

Skills in public speaking (or potential to develop) for group/education classes or professional speaking opportunities

Self-directed

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Clean, well-lit, comfortable environment

Possible exposureto infections and contagious diseases

Possible/occasional exposure to patient illnesses

Occasionally subject to irregular hours

Preferred Education:

 If nursing degree, BSN preferred. 

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position.Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

About the Company

Atrium Health

Operates hospitals and care network

Atrium Health is a nonprofit health system serving the southeastern United States with a network of hospitals, clinics, and care sites. It offers primary care, specialty care, rehabilitation, and cancer treatment across more than 1,400 locations, including 40 hospitals. Patients use MyAtriumHealth, a digital portal for scheduling and paying bills, and some care is delivered at home through programs like Levine Children’s. Its goal is to provide accessible, coordinated healthcare across its region while supporting patients with digital tools and broad services, differentiating itself by scale, nonprofit mission, and home-based hospital-level care.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $31.6M
Headquarters: Charlotte, NC
Founded: 1940

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Atrium Health

See more jobs