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Diabetes Educator - Staff Education - Full Time
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Position Summary
Responsible for educating individuals with diabetes and their families through use of the Living with Diabetes DSMES (diabetes self‑management education and support) Program and one‑on‑one learning opportunities. Initiates appropriate measures to inform the public and the nursing staff of the availability of the program, identifies educational needs of diabetics and of those who care for diabetics, plans and implements programs to meet the identified needs. Oversees the day‑to‑day operations of the DSMES service and ensures that the national standards are always met and maintained.
Education, License & Cert
Baccalaureate degree in nursing, dietetics, and/or education.
NYS licensed registered nurse and/or NYS certified registered dietitian; certified from the N.C.B.D.E. in diabetes education or able to sit for the exam within 12 months.
Experience
Two or more years experience in the area of diabetes management strongly preferred.
Academic and/or experiential preparation in program management and in the care of people with chronic disease.
Demonstrated competence in teaching and in applying principles of teaching/learning processes.
Demonstrated competence in skills of communicating, leadership and creativity with groups.
Demonstrated ability and/or willingness to develop skills in teaching and in applying principles of the teaching/learning process with adult learners and child learners.
Experience in insulin pump therapy or willingness to learn all aspects of insulin pump therapy to become a certified pump trainer.
Microsoft Office computer skills required; to include Word, Access and Excel.
Essential Functions
Educate individuals with diabetes and their families through use of the Living with Diabetes DSMES (diabetes self‑management education and support) Program and one‑on‑one learning opportunities.
Identify educational needs of diabetics and of those who care for diabetics, plan and implement programs to meet the identified needs.
Conduct follow‑up on all diabetic clients and implement a continuing education plan when indicated.
Oversee the planning, implementation/development, scheduling, and evaluation of designated educational programs (including the DSMES service) for patients, families and staff caring for patients.
Initiate appropriate measures to inform the public and the nursing staff of the availability of the program.
Monitor and facilitate maintenance of DSMES team members' qualification (CE credits, training, competency, licensures, and registrations).
Responsible for maintaining ADA recognition and participating in the evaluation of the DSMES service’s effectiveness by maintaining appropriate records and data for assessment and evaluation purposes.
Serve as the chair of the Diabetes Advisory Committee, arrange/coordinate the activities of the Advisory Group, and provide input to members when appropriate.
Liaise between the DSMES team members, the Advisory Group, and other departments and administration.
Prepare reports using collected data and present to the Advisory Group.
Recognize the importance of keeping abreast of new information and materials available to the institution and to the diabetic consumer. Keep current on ADA standards of care.
Retrieve a minimum of 15 hours annually of continuing education in diabetes and/or educational principles.
Other Duties
Travel for this position is sometimes required between Guthrie entities.
Participation in community and employee engagement activities is required.
It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‑inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.
The pay range for this position is $ .
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