[Hiring] Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist @Monte Nido & Affiliates, LLC

Role Description

Under direction of the VP of Adolescent Medicine, the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) acts as an interface between client, home team, and medical team to guide optimal diabetes care while in treatment at Monte Nido. CDCES will guide insulin and other medication management in direct coordination with the medical team, as well as the rest of the care team in reviewing glucometer readings, optimizing diabetes management, and educating patients on any lifestyle changes recommended. The employee is responsible for establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with patients, family, home team, and staff in a courteous, respectful, and professional manner to facilitate optimal care.

This is a contract remote position working 8-15 hours/week, census dependent.

• Serves as Quality Coordinator, providing oversight of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support MNA services, ensuring:
• Implementation of the standards
• Services are evidence-based
• Service design incorporates population needs
• Ongoing service evaluation and continuous quality improvement plan is reviewed at least annually
• Collection and evaluation of data to identify gaps in services
• Keeping up to date with most current interventions and devices
• Educates patients on necessary lifestyle changes involved in diabetes diagnosis and management, including nutrition, blood glucose levels, medications/insulin, or pump management when prescribed by medical staff
• If the sole role is diabetes management, collaborate with other assigned disciplines. Work with RD in the management of meal plans and physical activity. Work with the medical team in the management of blood sugars and medication changes
• Performs data collection if needed to use for assessment and patient management (i.e., blood sugar monitoring /monitoring of CGMs)
• Facilitate diabetes and nutrition education classes
• Provide family support as needed
• Provide in-service training to MNA departments as needed
• Maintains a library of accurate and appropriate education materials as an adjunct to counseling and education
• Demonstrates ability to document in the patient record in an accurate, concise, clear, legible, and organized manner that reflects assessment, interventions, and plans
• Ability to dine with patients as scheduled
• Participate in staff meetings when asked; responsible for obtaining information if not in attendance
• Participates in committees as directed by the supervisor
• Seeking out learning experiences and incorporating new knowledge into practice by attending and/or presenting at local and national conferences as approved and when opportunities arise
• Responds and assists in emergency situations as needed in a manner appropriate to training and experience
• Approaches patients/families/professionals and visitors with a respectful, caring manner to convey a sense of professionalism, concern, and warmth
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records
• Communicates and problem-solves collaboratively with all team members
• Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner, sensitive to patient diversity
• Seeks constructive criticism and has the ability to evaluate suggestions objectively
• Attends in-services and educational training as necessary
• Maintains flexibility and adaptability to expected or unexpected changes in the work environment
• Reports incident occurrences in accordance with policy and procedure
• In an emergency or declared state of emergency, may be required to stay connected virtually to help with urgent concerns
• Performs all other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or a related field of human services
• Three years of Clinical experience preferred
• Experience facilitating behavior change in the area of eating disorders/mental health preferred
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Credential
• Registered Dietitian or a Registered Nurse
• CPR certification may be required based on state regulations
• Knowledge of the Principles and Practices of the discipline
• Knowledge of nutritional sciences and current treatments for diabetes and related manifestations
• Experience giving presentations and facilitating group classes
• Skilled use of Electronic Medical Records
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment