AdventHealth University

Outpatient Diabetes Educator Exempt

AdventHealth University$59K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 1+ year experience in diabetes specialty required
  • 1+ year experience in healthcare required
  • Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) required
  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Nurse (RN) required
  • Advanced knowledge of diabetes management and insulin pump therapy required
  • Basic Life Support - CPR Certification (BLS) required

Responsibilities

  • Participate in community events and healthcare education programs to enhance diabetes awareness
  • Complete documentation and record-keeping accurately and timely
  • Provide ongoing therapeutic lifestyle coaching and manage assigned caseloads
  • Advocate for patient care with community agencies like pharmacies and insurance companies
  • Educate patients and families on current diabetes research and assist in recruiting candidates for studies
  • Establish individualized learning goals and educational plans in collaboration with patients
  • Evaluate patient progress upon completion of educational plans and provide follow-up as needed

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Involvement in community activities and educational lectures
  • Supportive environment for enhancing diabetes care and education
  • Access to approved resources for coaching and education
  • Potential for engagement in performance improvement activities
Full Job Description
Participates in special projects, community events, and healthcare professional education programs to increase diabetes awareness. Completes documentation and record-keeping accurately and within expected time frames. Provides ongoing therapeutic lifestyle coaching using approved resources and manages assigned caseloads. Participates in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and supports departmental quality standards. Serves as an advocate for care with community agencies, including pharmacies, insurance companies, and employers. Educates patients and families about current research and assists with identifying and recruiting candidates for research studies. Seeks professional growth opportunities and participates in community activities such as educational lectures and support groups. Provides diabetes instruction in group and individual sessions according to American Diabetes Association standards and departmental policy. Obtains individual patient assessments, identifies learning barriers, and provides appropriate resource referrals. Establishes individualized learning goals and educational plans in collaboration with patients and families. Prescribes appropriate nutrition plans based on patient needs and diagnoses. Evaluates patients upon completion of educational plans and provides follow-up as needed. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Advanced knowledge of diabetes concepts and skills including insulin pump therapy concepts as related to food intake. [Required]• Ability to provide teaching in all aspects of diabetes management and nutrition. [Required]• Ability to assess and interpret data relative to patient's age and diagnosis. [Required]• Ability to provide comprehensive insulin pump training and glucose sensor training. [Required]• Ability to communicate effectively and organize daily activities. [Required]• Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint. [Required]• Ability to work with patients of various ages and backgrounds. [Required]• Ability to communicate fluently in English. [Required]• Knowledge of continuous glucose monitoring. [Preferred]• DiaWeb documentation system. [Preferred]• Bilingual: Spanish preferred. [Preferred] Education: • Bachelor's [Required] Field of Study: • N/A Work Experience: • 1+ experience in diabetes specialty [Required]• 1+ experience in the field [Required] Additional Information: • Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements. Licenses and Certifications: • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) [Required]• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) [Required] OR Registered Nurse (RN) [Required] Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2 Pay Range: $59,652.52 - $110,956.61

About AdventHealth University

AdventHealth University is a private university in Orlando, Florida. It was founded in 1992 and is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields including nursing, radiography, and sonography. AdventHealth University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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