Diabetes Educator I or II, Ambulatory
$102,856–$143,978 year
On-siteJackson, Mississippi, United States or Sacramento, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy for individuals, families, and groups. Assess patient needs, establish lifestyle intervention goals, and collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and case managers to develop individualized protocols for medication, therapy, and device management. Provide ongoing care for a panel of patients, including follow-up between provider visits, while managing electronic medical records and monitoring equipment. Deliver individual and group education on diabetes and chronic conditions using motivational interviewing and adult learning theory. Make independent treatment decisions within scope of practice and recommend medication adjustments to physicians.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's: Dietetics, nutrition, or related field
- RD-Registered Dietitian
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- Proven basic competency in standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the diabetes education specialty field that demonstrates clinical judgment, technical skills, and knowledge base
- Demonstrated basic knowledge of the use of diabetes monitoring and managing equipment, including blood glucose monitors, insulin injection devices, and the computer software associated with these devices
- Skilled in Motivational Interviewing and basic behavioral counseling skills
- Demonstrated strong group facilitation skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate with a diverse group of patients, care givers, colleagues, providers and specialists
- Compassionately and effectively interact with patients and staff with diverse ages, backgrounds, cultures, values, beliefs, and behaviors
- Able to work collaboratively in diverse teams
- Knowledge of adult learning theory and ability to provide individual and group education on a variety of topics related to diabetes and other chronic conditions
- Attention to detail with time management and organization skills
- Solid knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite and EPIC to enter/update electronic medical records (EMR)
- Prioritize activities and work within defined policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
- Capable of performing routine nutritional therapy as well as a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
- Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options
- Treat patients ranging in age from social age to geriatric
- Make independent judgements while caring for patients
- Make treatment decisions within their scope of practice and make recommendations to physicians/APCs for medication adjustments
- Work autonomously and carry a panel per say of patients they regularly follow
- Is responsible for the patient care while working and maintaining that ongoing care day to day and week to week
- Often embedded into a diabetes clinic/endocrinology where they are responsible for collaborating and extending care beyond the provider visit, including follow up or between provider visits
- Travel Required for Position A: Jackson/ Sacramento/ Elk Grove
- Travel Required for Position B: Yuba City/ Lincoln/ Roseville
- Travel Required for Position C: Fairfield/Vacaville/ Davis/ Sacramento
- Person in this position will be expected to gather the required hours to become eligible for and sit for the CDCES exam within 2 years of hire
Desired Qualifications
- 2 years recent relevant experience
- Demonstrated expertise in the use of diabetes monitoring and managing equipment, including blood glucose monitors, insulin injection devices, and the computer software associated with these devices
- Advance knowledge of adult learning theory and ability to provide individual and group education
- Exceptional attention to detail with time management and organization skills, including being an effective decision maker and expert delegator
- Use experience and existing precedents or procedures to resolve atypical or infrequent problems; provide informal guidance and support to junior team members
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