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.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Compensation:
Salary Range:
27.50 - 44.00
Union Position:
No Department Details Summary Educates patients on self care involved in the diagnosis of diabetes; collects patient data to monitor health status and proactively manage the patient's condition. Job Description Provides initial and ongoing assessment, education, goal setting and behavioral interventions to promote diabetes self management skills and patient empowerment. Ensure patient/family have understanding of self-care skills including healthy eating, medication management, physical activity, glucose monitoring/pattern management, problem solving, and reducing risks. Demonstrates knowledge of pathophysiology, social determents of health, and evidence-based standards. Supports quality improvement to effectively maintain program recognition for an effective Diabetes Self Management Education program. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team, referring provider and other healthcare providers related to diabetes care. Provides nutrition therapy and monitors nutritional care of clients/patients of all ages. Ability to recognize, evaluate, and provide for nutritional needs based on cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs. Develops an appropriate age, individualized education and care plan based on assessment. Evaluates patient needs and suggests appropriate management strategies, including insulin management and diabetes technologies. Provides training and support to patients and families related to diabetes management technologies (continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps) as appropriate. CDCES will maintain certification on insulin pumps based upon location requirements. Maintains practice by staying abreast of current evidence-based practice. Follows facility protocols related to diabetes care management. May provide education or community support related to diabetes management or diabetes prevention. Responsible for working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary health care team to provide the best outcomes for patients. Qualifications Minimum of a bachelor's degree in dietetics or food and nutrition through an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited program. For graduates after 2024, a Masters degree is required per ACEND. Clinical nutrition experience through an approved Coordinated Graduate Program or post graduate internship is required. Three years of experience as a Registered Clinical Dietitian. Must have a thorough knowledge of normal nutrition, diabetes self-management skills and medical nutrition therapy. Must be registered by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) and licensed as a Dietitian or Nutritionist in the state(s) of practice. Must hold and maintain certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist from the National Certification Board of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist or obtain that certification within three years when eligible. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization's transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health's commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan's mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.
