About this opportunity
Atrium Health lists this Diabetes Educator - Maternal Fetal Medicine opportunity in charlotte, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Major Responsibilities
Provides care following the National Standard for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) as defined by the American Diabetes Association (ADA)or Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (ADCES).
Essential Functions
Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patient learning needs, barriers to care, and readiness for behavior change.
Provide individualized diabetes self-management education and support for patients with gestational diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and other pregnancy-related metabolic conditions.
Educate patients regarding nutrition, glucose monitoring, medication administration, physical activity, and healthy lifestyle behaviors.
Provide instruction and support related to insulin administration, CGM systems, and insulin pump therapy.
Review blood glucose logs, CGM reports, and insulin pump downloads to assess glycemic control.
Implement protocol-based treatment recommendations and insulin dose adjustments within established guidelines and scope of practice.
Collaborate with MFM physicians and APPs regarding patient progress and escalation of care.
Coordinate in-person, telehealth, and remote follow-up care.
Support postpartum diabetes screening and transition planning.
Participate in multidisciplinary care planning, quality improvement initiatives, and program development activities.
Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required
Current license or certification to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Dietitian, in the State of applicable state. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred. If not certified, you must obtain certification within two years preferred but not to exceed 3 years. Minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience.
Education Required
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
Bachelor's degree in a qualifying healthcare-related discipline
Experience with high-risk obstetric populations, CGM systems, insulin pump therapy, telehealth, remote monitoring
Experience with Epic
Bilingual communication skills
Experience Required
Minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
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
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.
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Worksite address
charlotte, NC, 28245, US
Who can apply
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