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Cape Fear Valley Health System
Diabetes Educator-Full Time- Cape Fear Valley Pediatric Endocrinology
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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.
$69,166 / year median in North Carolina
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Diabetes Educator-Full Time- Cape Fear Valley Pediatric Endocrinology Cape Fear Valley Health System - 3.2 Fayetteville, NC Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Team leadership Physiology knowledge Bachelor's degree Leading team collaboration initiatives Disease state management Registered Dietitian Hospital experience Certified Diabetes Educator Full Job Description Facility Cape Fear Valley Pediatric Endocrinology Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department Pediatric Endocrinology Job Family Professional Work Shift Days (United States of America) Summary Act as coordinator of the Pediatric and Adult Diabetes Program, providing self-management education and resources for patients across the continuum, guiding them and their caregivers toward a quality outcome. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Function as a part of the leadership and coordination team (Medical Director, Physicians) of the Pediatric and Adult Diabetes Program Collaborate with Information Systems staff for the maintenance of the diabetes data collection system Collaborate with diabetes team and outside providers in the development and implementation of individualized educational plan of care for each patient Assess health status, learning needs, and self-management process of referred patients with initial class presentation and with follow-up contacts per program guidelines Facilitate development and use of protocols and plans patient care in cooperation with the diabetes center team Discuss plan of care with the patient and family at the direction and discretion of physicians Monitor self-management processes based on assessment of physical, psychological, and spiritual responses and financial needs of patients, families, or significant others and alerts the health care team to actual and potential health related problems, and unusual occurrences Evaluate care and coordinates interventions of referred patients in conjunction with all members of the healthcare team Develop strong supportive relationships with referred patients, hospital departmental personnel, physicians, other disciplines and community-based agencies and community physicians Maintain knowledge of and participate in CQI and QAI activities Conduct outcomes evaluations including effectiveness of follow-up procedures and make results available to physicians and the multidisciplinary team Retrieve and report outcomes data indicators that show the impact of diabetes education on patient health status, and reports results to the healthcare team and the collaborative practice group Ensure data is collected and reported to the ADA for continued certification of the diabetes program Conducts periodic diabetes education programs to staff and community groups in coordination with Education Department as required Responsible for raising community awareness about diabetes education through public service programs in coordination with Marketing Division as appropriate Guide and educate assigned interns and student dietitians during their rotation with the Diabetes Program Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements for documentation and registration of outpatients per CFVHS corporate compliance and other policies Maintain and adhere to policies and procedures that are consistent and in compliance with the American Diabetes Association's nationally recognized program requirements Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job: