Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) - Part Time
Job Overview
As a member of the health care team, the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, CDCES, will be responsible for diabetes education, care of patients and families, including new onset and established diabetes, in children, adolescents, and young adults, in the inpatient and or outpatient settings, individually and in group format. The services the CDCES provides include education to the patient and families, assists with the monitoring of children with diabetes, both with manual and using technology including Continuous Glucose Monitors, CGM and Insulin pumps.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, or related health field
Current certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, CDCES, by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators, NCBDE or Certified Diabetic Educator (CDE)
Registered Nurse (RN) OR Registered Dietitian (RD) OR Pharmacist (RPh), or other healthcare professional licensure as required by state law
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification
Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in diabetes education and management
Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in pediatrics
Evidence of excellent verbal and written English communication skills
Ability to collaborate with others
Essential Functions
Provide patient education and ongoing patient support in consultation with physician and advanced practice nursing staff
Trains patients and/or their caregivers to check blood glucose levels, administer insulin and identify and respond to hypo- and hyperglycemia
Perform complete educational and skills assessments for patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes managed on blood glucose monitoring devices, oral medications, insulin injections and insulin pumps
Provide diabetes self-management education to patients and families including 1 1, group and classroom settings and electronically, telephone, web based
Assist in the development, documentation and implementation of education and treatment plans for patients as well as evaluating and meeting patient and family learning needs
Evaluate achievement of learning goals and assist patients and families with making decisions about diabetes self-care including meal planning, carbohydrate counting, planning for exercise, daily schedule adjustments, responding to high and low blood sugar readings and other questions
Assist patient and family with sick day management guidelines to identify and coordinate resources
Collaborate with nursing staff, chronic illness team, and other health care professionals in the planning, provision, and evaluation of patient, family education and implementation of system change related to diabetes care and education
Support research-based projects, policy revisions, as appropriate, and assist to maintain the American Diabetes Association certification for Children’s Specialized Hospital Program
Benefits and Perks
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retail Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
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