Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
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Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Location: Carroll Hospital, Westminster, MD Department: Tevis Center for Wellness / Carroll Hospital Employment Type: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.
Job Summary: The Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (DCES) is a healthcare professional with advanced knowledge and credentialing to support individuals across the diabetes spectrum. This role focuses on creating personalized self-management plans, coordinating care, interpreting patient data, conducting educational assessments, and promoting successful self-management. The DCES works within a multidisciplinary team and delivers care in accordance with professional standards and hospital values.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and educate patients in DSMES/T (RD/RN) and MNT (RD only), tailoring education to age, culture, and developmental stage.
- Provide individualized education using interactive, collaborative, skill-based methods.
- Complete clinical and CQI documentation promptly; adjust follow-up plans based on patient progress.
- Communicate patient progress to referring physicians after each visit (or after class #4 for Medicare participants).
- Collaborate with colleagues on treatment plans, events, goal-setting, and CQI initiatives within the Diabetes Program and Tevis Center for Wellness.
- Participate in community education and screening events as needed.
- Attend multidisciplinary conferences and represent the hospital professionally in internal and external meetings.
- Maintain professional development by retaining CDCES certification or completing at least 15 approved contact hours annually.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support program operations and patient care excellence.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in nutrition or a related field
Licenses & Certifications:
- Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist (Maryland license or eligibility)
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Registered Dietitian
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong clinical knowledge in diabetes education and nutrition therapy
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient engagement skills
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement
Why Join Us:
- Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary, patient-focused environment
- Participate in innovative diabetes care programs and community outreach
- Supportive professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Be part of an organization dedicated to health, wellness, and the SPIRIT values of Carroll Hospital and LifeBridge Health
Additional Information
LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
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