Education Specialist

• To provide Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for patients with diabetes and other medical conditions in an outpatient setting
• Assess patients to determine nutritional status and baseline knowledge regarding DSME and MNT in relation to their diabetes or other medical condition.
• Develops and individualized MNT or DSMT complex plan of care appropriate to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations. Uses a variety of complex interventions and methods of behavioral management.
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team to provide Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSME) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to maintain the Diabetes Education Program and the Weight Management Program as a center of excellence.
• Researches trends in Diabetes Self-Management training and Obesity/Weight Management counseling, within scope of practice. Develops and writes curriculum that emphasizes patient self-empowerment and self-efficacy. Assumes the role of educator/mentor by providing goal driven, self-management education and support.
• Document interactions with patient in patient education record according to AADE or ADA recognition standards and HIPPA regulations
• Communicate with the health care team, including physicians and other providers regarding patient goals, plan of care and other pertinent information.
• May make recommendations to physicians regarding therapies and treatment options.
• Conducts managing Diabetes classes utilizing various teaching methods and presenting up-to-date information.
• Conducts in office blood glucose and blood pressure testing on patients with diabetes and /or hypertension. May react to these levels in keeping with standard treatment policy.
• Maintains on-going continuing education required for CDE and RD or RN credentialing.

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• Support the planning and execution of educational initiatives
• Coordinate educational events and develop engaging content
• Maintain proactive communication with stakeholders regarding project status and potential challenges
• Execute logistics for live education events, recruiting speakers and coordinating participants
• Facilitate workshops and presentations
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers and program participants
• Develop and adapt educational content in various formats
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support educational programming

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Inpatient/Outpatient RN, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

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