What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diabetes Education Specialist position at Fairview Health Services?
M Health Fairview has an immediate opening for a Diabetes Education Specialist (RD) based out of Southdale Hospital located in Edina, MN.
This is a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two week pay period), benefits-eligible position.
M Health Fairview offers a competitive benefits package including medical/dental, 401k/403b with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and PTO! For details, please visit our benefits page by clicking here!
Responsibilities Job Description
The Certified Diabetes Education Specialist is responsible for the education of patients, their families and appropriate support systems about diabetes self-management and related issues. The CDES provides diabetes self-management education (DSME) and coordinates protocol-based diagnostic testing and treatment, which may include medication management, nutrition, physical activity, healthy coping, risk reduction, monitoring and problem-solving. The CDES also serves as a resource to other staff members as needed. Provide consultation to providers on best practice in management of patients with diabetes.
About This Position:
- Complex Patient Population
- Opportunities for Personal and Professional Growth and Development
- Continuous Learning Opportunities
- Stimulating Work Environment
- Making a Difference for People in Our Communities
Responsibilities / Job Description:
- Provides direct patient education in an individual or group setting. Following specific curriculum developed for diabetes education
- Assesses patient's physical, psychosocial, behavioral and educational needs (to include self-management, nutrition, physical activity, medication taking, and health maintenance labs) and interprets the information to identify individualized clinical and educational needs.
- Teaches technical stills, concepts of diabetes self management and facilitates behavior change for patients with Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes as well as those with pre-diabetes.
- Collaborates with the patient to establish individual goals.
- Communicates with providers and nursing staff to keep them aware of patient progress and recommends changes in regimen as appropriate.
- Evaluates the patients comprehension of completed education and develops follow up plans to address ongoing needs.
- Documentation of required assessments, interventions, evaluations, and follow-up is consistent with established departmental and ADA standards.
- Individualizes education presentation & materials to the patient and patient circumstance.
Qualifications
Education
Required:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred:
Master's Degree
Other Skills We Desire:
- Excellent customer service, public relations and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and work with a fluctuation in workload while working independently
- Ability to adapt to change and engage in ongoing process improvement
- Flexibility to work at other sites is encouraged
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
