Diabetes Educator

The successful candidate must be highly organized, service oriented, and possess creative problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary. The ability to work independently and as a team is essential. Maturity, flexibility, and an ability to remain calm and poised under difficult situations are vital. Must be able to maintain confidentiality as appropriate. Must possess the ability to obtain and apply new technologies as needed.

Required:
• Minimum two years of experience as Registered Dietitian or Registered Nurse, in diabetes or related field required.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or within 2 years of hiring.
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or Nursing
• Current certification in Basic Life Support at the healthcare provider level.
• Experience with insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring preferred
Licensure/Certification:
• Licensed Registered Dietitian, a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or,
• Registered Nurse current license to practice in SC.

Responsibilities:
Clinical:
o Provides direct patient care and/or consultation using in-depth clinical knowledge and skills in area of Diabetes and pre-diabetes.
o Professional knowledge and skill as a diabetes and health educator within depth knowledge and understanding of the nature of diabetes and related issues and patient care concerns.
o Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw medically appropriate conclusions.
o Serves as a consultant to other disciplines on diabetes.
o Receives and assesses referrals from referring providers.
o Consults with multidisciplinary team as appropriate to develop, implement and evaluate care for patients and families.

o Educates patients and/or families on self-management skills to promote optimal level of chronic disease management and wellness, with diverse populations and represent the organization in a positive manner.
o Documents patient care activities in patient electronic medical record.
o Technical and clinical knowledge of diabetes medications, CGM, and insulin pumps. Possess the ability to train and give guidance on the use of diabetes medications, CGM, and insulin pumps.

Professional
o Demonstrates the following professional attributes:
Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation.
Is an advocate for patients and their significant others, coworkers, the community, and the nursing or dietitian profession.
Consistently exhibits accountability.
Champions collaborative practice with coworkers and other disciplines and departments.
Consistently demonstrates compassion to internal and external customers.
Integrates theoretical knowledge base and clinical expertise in decision making.
Assumes responsibility for meeting regulatory and other mandatory requirements.
Assumes responsibility for personal development plan and education/certification related to clinical specialty area.
Supports and models personal wellness.

Education
• Participates in programs to meet continuing education requirements.
• Provide formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to diabetes.
• Develop and present educational materials in support of specific educational and behavioral goals and modify such materials to as needed to support individual patients.