Diabetes Educator

Job Summary

The Diabetes Educator is a licensed health care professional responsible and accountable for providing diabetes education in the outpatient settings and through community and professional education services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited program for specific field of health care professional (Dietitian)
• Current state licensure
• Minimum of three years clinical experience
• Additional diabetes education experience highly preferred (inpatient and/or outpatient setting)
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) strongly preferred
• Applicants are encouraged to successfully complete the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist certification examination within 6 months of obtaining the required experience hours and not to exceed 2 years from date of hire
• Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross
• The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off
• Certification in Lifestyle Management, Stress Management or Weight Management is encouraged

Physical Demands

• Must possess good physical health
• Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time
• Lifting at least 20 pounds is required
• Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise
• Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) – talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching, handling/feeling