Diabetes Educator Position Available In Guilford, North Carolina

Diabetes Educator 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 1814 Westchester Drive, High Point, NC 27262 PRIMARY PURPOSE The Diabetes Educator plays a critical role in providing high-quality education and support to individuals living with diabetes. Key responsibilities include assessing patients’ educational needs, developing personalized care plans, providing instruction on lifestyle changes, medication management, blood glucose monitoring, nutritional guidance, and offering emotional support. The educator will work closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, dietitians, and other specialists, to deliver a holistic, patient-centered approach. Major Responsibilities 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. If a Registered Dietitian, provide medical nutrition therapy services for patients with diabetes or other referring diagnosis Provide ongoing support and follow-up to ensure successful management of diabetes or other referring diagnosis. The educator will maintain knowledge of diabetes management technology and manufacturer protocols. Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans. Provide medication management per protocol. Stay current on developments in diabetes care and education, ensuring compliance with ADA standards. Document and charge for services provided as consistent with CMS and payor requirements and guidelines for DSMT and MNT services. If a teammate does not yet have CDCES, must complete the required hours of diabetes-related continuing education annually, per ADA requirements.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Degree in Nursing, Dietetics, or other related disciplines that meet the certification eligibility requirements for CDCES. If nursing degree, BSN preferred. Master’s degree in Dietetics required if obtained after 01/01/2024 Certification / Registration / License Current license or certification to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Dietitian in the State of North Carolina. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred. If not certified, you must obtain certification within two years Work Experience 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 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 exposure to infections and contagious diseases Possible/occasional exposure to patient illnesses Occasionally subject to irregular hours

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education If nursing degree, BSN preferred. Master’s degree in Dietetics required if obtained after 01/01/2024 Certification / Registration / License Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred. If not certified, you must obtain certification within two years Work Experience 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 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

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.