Certified Diabetes Educator Job at The University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, KS

  • The University of Kansas Health System
  • Kansas City, KS

Job Description

Certified Diabetes EducatorDays - Full Time Medical PavilionPosition Summary / Career Interest:The Diabetes Educator educates patients with diabetes on meal planning and general diabetes self-management education. They participate in the development and implementation of new/current nutrition and education programs. The Diabetes Educator assists in maintaining ADA accreditation and continuous quality improvement projects.Responsibilities and Essential Job FunctionsBe available in clinic most days of the week for additional one-on-one teaching as needed (e.g., instruction on insulin pen use, glucometers, insulin pump)Conduct DSME and/or nutrition clinics 4 days per weekCoordinate, manage, and teach group diabetes education classCoordinate/implement other external events as appropriateCreate and implement an annual Diabetes Day event Create and implement CQI projects (a requirement of ADA recognition)Assist the Education Coordinator with maintaining ADA recognition Help with coordination and teaching of other classes (e.g., Managing Diabetes and Pump Preview)Helps maintain ADA recognition and keep up to date Work closely with the administrative staff on scheduling and other matters Work with vendors for samples and updatesMust be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.Required Education and ExperienceBachelors Degree in an appropriate field (e.g., Nursing, Dietetics-Nutrition, or a biological science) from an accredited college or university.High School Graduate2 or more years of clinical experience in diabetes and/or nutrition education.Preferred Education and ExperienceMaster's Degree in an appropriate field (e.g., Nursing, Dietetics-Nutrition, or a biological science) from an accredited college or university.2 or more years of clinical experience in an ADA or AADE accredited program.Required Licensure and CertificationCDE certification (NCBDE) required within 12 months of hire.Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing in state of practice. ORRegistered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) in state of practice.Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)Important Information for You to Know as You Apply:The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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