Diabetes Education Specialist RN

RN and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), LVPP

Valley Health Partners, Allentown PA

Job Summary: Completes diabetes assessments/evaluations, and develops and provides education and support to patients with diabetes. Provides comprehensive self-management education to include glucose monitoring, medication, nutrition, and prevention of diabetes-related complications. Must have experience and knowledge of continuous glucose monitoring devices and insulin protocols. Provides diabetes competency education to staff members and clinicians.

Minimum Qualifications: RN and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credentialing required.

Preferred Qualification: More than five years of experience in providing diabetes care and support in a clinical setting.

Licensure: RN, CDCES

Skills Needed:

• Ability to use good judgement to respond to emergencies
• Ability to establish program goals and objectives that support the patient’s treatment plan
• Knowledge of endocrinology, pharmacology, and emerging technologies in diabetes care
• Ability to participate in quality improvement processes and projects to improve diabetes-related practice metrics
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work with a diverse patient population

Essential Functions:

• Assesses and identifies patient health needs to manage diabetes
• Demonstrate expertise in various diabetes technologies and pharmaceuticals
• Completes medical record documentation in timely manner
• Performs other duties as assigned