Diabetes Nurse Educator - Carolinas Medical Center

Major Responsibilities:

• 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).  
• Assess patient learning needs, goals, and barriers to care, and tailor educational interventions accordingly. Lead individual and group education sessions on diabetes management, including medication, nutrition, exercise, and blood glucose monitoring. Provides formal instruction on diabetes management to the patient (inpatient and/or outpatient). ​  
• If a Registered Dietitian, provide medical nutrition therapy services for patients with diabetes or other referring diagnosis 
• Provide ongoing support and follow-up to ensure successful management of diabetes or other referring diagnosis. 
• The educator will maintain knowledge of diabetes management technology and manufacturer protocols. 
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans. 
• ​Under Provider order with proven competencies and within departmental policy, may adjust diabetes medications per protocol. 
• Stay current on developments in diabetes care and education, ensuring compliance with ADA standards. 
• Document and charge for services provided consistent with CMS and payor requirements and guidelines for DSMT and MNT services.  
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.  Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.  
• Serves as a health resource to the community by participating in community events and coordinating support meetings.  Participates in the development and evaluation of patient education program and materials.  
• Acts as a resource for health care providers, patients and the community.  
• If a teammate does not yet have CDCES, must complete the required hours of diabetes-related continuing education annually, per ADA /ADCES requirements.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Current license or certification to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Dietitian, in the State of applicable state. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred. If not certified, you must obtain certification within two years preferred but not to exceed 3 years.

Education Required:

Degree in Nursing, Dietetics, or other related disciplines that meet the certification eligibility requirements for CDCES. If nursing degree, BSN preferred. Master's degree in Dietetics required if Dietician license obtained after 01/01/2024.

Experience Required:

2 years of patient-oriented educational experience preferred with a broad range of knowledge on diabetes for age-appropriate population and its interrelation to co-existing health conditions.

Preferred Education:

If nursing degree, BSN preferred. 

About This Location: 

Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health, which is distinguished throughout the Southeastern United States for its excellent patient care and medical expertise. CMC serves as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma center, is Magnet-designated, and an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas and liver. We also serve as one of North Carolina’s five Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training for more than 200 physicians in 15 specialties and serve as a satellite for the medical school at UNC-Chapel Hill.

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This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.