Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (S)

Diabetes Care and Education Specialist provides education and evaluates outcome of education of patients and caregivers with diabetes. 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.

Requirements

• Assesses patient/family/caregiver baseline knowledge about diabetes as a chronic illness, diabetes management, and diabetes complications
• Provides diabetes and self-management education to patients, their families and caregivers
• Monitors and evaluates patient responses to therapeutic interventions in collaboration with other members of the health care team
• Coordinates with designated staff to effectively integrate medical therapy into the overall management of diabetes
• Utilizes the principles of health literacy to develop and deliver effective diabetes education
• 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 be 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

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Payment Options
• Upfront Tuition Coverage