Diabetes Educator

Assesses patient's appropriateness for intensive insulin therapy. Provides diabetes self-management education and training which includes evaluation of the individual’s skills, support, and barriers to care. Assess general diabetes knowledge, evaluate physical findings and anthropometric measurements, Teach person appropriate essential self-care behaviors to improve effective self-management of their disease. These may include healthy eating, being physically active, monitoring of blood sugar, medication administration and adherence, problem solving, healthy coping skills, and risk reduction behaviors. Develops diabetes management plans appropriate to patient's immediate diabetes needs. Reviews and assesses lab results and adapts clinical recommendations and care plan accordingly. Serves as a resource for patient and family. Documents in accordance with established standards. Investigates and problem solves patient care issues with care team and facilitates change to promote quality outcomes. Enhance quality of diabetes care through collaboration with other services and initiate referrals to appropriate support services. Works within the multidisciplinary team for diabetes education and management and collaborates with other disciplines to identify and resolve patient care issues. Conducts diabetes education through group classes as indicated. Participates in departmental initiatives to meet strategic goals. Precept students as indicated. Mentor and train new staff members, colleagues, and other members of the care team as applicable. Practices with a high degree of autonomy. Evaluates evidence-based best practice and shares back to team including proposing adjustments to supporting reference materials, policies, etc. Provides guidance to providers and other healthcare professionals. Participates in multi-disciplinary care team and functions as the diabetes expert. Collaborates with inter/intra professional team members to achieve department goals and optimize service. Serve as Designated Point Person for new hires as indicated. May include specialty program management and program evaluation outcomes. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Diabetes Educator RDN / Registered Diabetes Educator RDN Outpatient diabetes educator position working in a clinic setting under ADA accreditation. Responsibilities include all aspects of Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT), as well as insulin pump and Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) education. Will consider Diabetes Educators with relevant experience and credentials. Must obtain CDCES certification or be actively working toward certification. Salary commensurate with experience and credentials. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Travel as needed for training Hybrid Option: Eligible for 1–2 work-from-home days per week after training, contingent upon continued telemedicine support and coverage. Exempt Position Diabetes Educator RDN Requirements: Bachelor's Degree required CDCES certification required within 2 years of hire Registered Diabetes Educator RDN Requirements: Bachelor's Degree required Minimum 2 years of related experience Current Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE/CDCES) certification required Non‑CDCES candidates are expected to sit for the certification exam within 2 years of hire. Benefits of working at Geisinger: Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one. Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents. Pre‑tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA). Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage. 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions. Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly. Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year. MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive. Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. 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