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The University of Kansas Health System
Certified Diabetes Educator
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What they do
A Diabetes Educator works with patients and families to understand and manage diabetes. Helps patients to learn how diabetes affects their bodies and teaches them how to monitor blood sugar levels, administer medications and manage diet and activity. May be licensed as a nurse, therapist, nutritionist or other medical professional. Works in hospitals and other clinical settings.
$82,124 / year median in Kansas
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Position Title Certified Diabetes Educator Days
- Full Time Medical Pavilion Position Summary /
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The Diabetes Educator educates patients with diabetes on meal planning and general diabetes self-management education. They participate in the development and implementation of new/current nutrition and education programs. The Diabetes Educator assists in maintaining ADA accreditation and continuous quality improvement projects. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Be available in clinic most days of the week for additional one-on-one teaching as needed (e.g., instruction on insulin pen use, glucometers, insulin pump) Conduct DSME and/or nutrition clinics 4 days per week Coordinate, manage, and teach group diabetes education class Coordinate/implement other external events as appropriate Create and implement an annual Diabetes Day event Create and implement CQI projects (a requirement of ADA recognition) Assist the Education Coordinator with maintaining ADA recognition Help with coordination and teaching of other classes (e.g., Managing Diabetes and Pump Preview) Helps maintain ADA recognition and keep up to date Work closely with the administrative staff on scheduling and other matters Work with vendors for samples and updates Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience Bachelors Degree in an appropriate field (e.g., Nursing, Dietetics-Nutrition, or a biological science) from an accredited college or university. High School Graduate 2 or more years of clinical experience in diabetes and/or nutrition education. Preferred Education and Experience Master's Degree in an appropriate field (e.g., Nursing, Dietetics-Nutrition, or a biological science) from an accredited college or university. 2 or more years of clinical experience in an ADA or AADE accredited program. Required Licensure and Certification CDE certification (NCBDE) required within 12 months of hire. Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN)- Single State
- State Board of Nursing in state of practice. OR Registered Dietitian (RD)
- Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) in state of practice. Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical)
- American Heart Association (AHA)