Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) - Part Time

Job Title: Educator

Location: New Brunswick (NB)

Department Name: Administration-Physicians

Req #: 0000243287

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $35.00 - $43.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

As a member of the health care team, the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, CDCES, will be responsible for diabetes education, care of patients and families, including new onset and established diabetes, in children, adolescents, and young adults, in the inpatient and or outpatient settings, individually and in group format. The services the CDCES provides include education to the patient and families, assists with the monitoring of children with diabetes, both with manual and using technology including Continuous Glucose Monitors, CGM and Insulin pumps.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, or related health field
• Current certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, CDCES, by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators, NCBDE or Certified Diabetic Educator (CDE)
• Registered Nurse (RN) OR Registered Dietitian (RD) OR Pharmacist (RPh), or other healthcare professional licensure as required by state law
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in diabetes education and management
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in pediatrics
• Evidence of excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with others

Preferred:

• Master’s degree
• Mastery of continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pump management
• Experience working in outpatient or specialty clinic setting

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Certified Diabetic Educator (CDE)
• Registered Nurse (RN) OR Registered Dietitian (RD) OR Pharmacist (RPh)
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Part Time
• 20 hours per week

Essential Functions:

• Provide patient education and ongoing patient support in consultation with physician and advanced practice nursing staff
• Trains patients and/or their caregivers to check blood glucose levels, administer insulin and identify and respond to hypo- and hyperglycemia
• Perform complete educational and skills assessments for patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes managed on blood glucose monitoring devices, oral medications, insulin injections and insulin pumps
• Provide diabetes self-management education to patients and families including 1 1, group and classroom settings and electronically, telephone, web based
• Assist in the development, documentation and implementation of education and treatment plans for patients as well as evaluating and meeting patient and family learning needs
• Evaluate achievement of learning goals and assist patients and families with making decisions about diabetes self-care including meal planning, carbohydrate counting, planning for exercise, daily schedule adjustments, responding to high and low blood sugar readings and other questions
• Assist patient and family with sick day management guidelines to identify and coordinate resources
• Collaborate with nursing staff, chronic illness team, and other health care professionals in the planning, provision, and evaluation of patient, family education and implementation of system change related to diabetes care and education
• Support research-based projects, policy revisions, as appropriate, and assist to maintain the American Diabetes Association certification for Children’s Specialized Hospital Program
• All practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty CDE standards, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer