Diabetes Educator - Maternal Fetal Medicine

About the role

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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Current license or certification to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Dietitian in the applicable state.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred. If not certified, obtain certification within two years (preferred) but no more than three years.
• Minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure or Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying healthcare-related discipline.
• Experience with high-risk obstetric populations, CGM systems, insulin pump therapy, telehealth, and remote monitoring.
• Experience with Epic.
• Bilingual communication skills.

Skills

• 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.