Diabetes Care & Education Specialist

Job Description Join TriHealth as a Diabetes Care & Educations Specialist! At TriHealth , our team members are empowered to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care that strengthens the health of our community. As a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, you’ll be part of an interprofessional team that values collaboration, innovation, and whole‑person care. TriHealth is committed to supporting clinicians with the resources, technology, and professional development needed to make a meaningful impact – ensuring you can focus on what matters most: helping patients achieve confidence, control, and improved quality of life in their diabetes and cardiometabolic journey. In this role, you’ll guide patients through personalized education, behavior‑change strategies, and comprehensive self‑management support. You’ll work closely with providers, leverage advanced tools, and manage your own patient panel to deliver seamless, patient‑centered care. At TriHealth , your expertise is respected, your voice matters, and your work directly contributes to healthier outcomes for the individuals and families we serve. Location Float between locations: 3 days/week at West Chester office (8040 Princeton Glendale Rd) 1 day/week work‑from‑home 1–2 times/month at Montgomery office (10496 Montgomery Road) Work Schedule Full‑Time (64 hours bi‑weekly) Day Shift No weekend, holiday or on‑call commitment Benefits TriHealth offers a competitive benefits package – including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. Please view our benefits page Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in nursing or Dietetics/Nutrition Registered/Licensed Dietician or Registered Nurse Dietician must hold current license as well as registration by Commission on Dietetic Registration Registered Nurse must hold current license 2–3 years' experience Must have certification as Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCED) by CBDCE or be eligible to sit for certification examination within 24 months of hire date. Strong consideration for candidates with direct patient care experience and a clear focus in diabetes education. Job Overview The Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) delivers comprehensive and seamless services that bridge the gap and integrate clinical and self‑management aspects of diabetes and cardiometabolic care. The CDCES is an integral part of the interprofessional team, collaborating and providing comprehensive, patient‑centered care and education conducive to behavior change and improved quality of life. The CDCES supports and advocates for people affected by diabetes to help the patient achieve individual goals. Job Responsibilities Provides quality diabetes self‑management education and medical nutrition therapy (limited to Registered Dietitians) in individual and group settings (both in‑person and virtually) based on assessed needs. Utilizes appropriate teaching techniques that are sensitive to the learning preferences of the person with diabetes. Manages virtual classes, including presentation of material, answering questions, and pre and post‑class communication and documentation. Completes comprehensive assessments for 1:1 patient visits, including emotional and behavioral health, interprets personal health data, develops an individualized care plan based on the patient’s assessed needs and goals and promotes successful self‑management. Effectively demonstrates ability to evaluate pertinent labs related to diabetes and associated comorbidities such as cardiometabolic, renal health, etc. Routinely reviews lab results and targets with all patients to ensure their understanding. Works collaboratively with patients and providers to establish targets and individualized goals. Actively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team by identifying resources, interventions and strategies to help patients more confidently navigate key areas impacting their diabetes self‑management plan including healthy eating, exercise/physical activity, glucose monitoring, medications, problem solving, healthy coping and reducing disease‑related risks. Demonstrates ability to manage a panel of patients including initial assessment and development of care plan with patient. Manages patient panels and updates providers regularly with wins/successes as well as patient barriers and needs. Demonstrates ability to utilize technology to assist patient with diabetes care and education, in individual and population health diabetes services. Working Conditions Climbing – Rarely Concentrating – Consistently Continuous Learning – Consistently Hearing: Conversation – Consistently Interpersonal Communication – Consistently Kneeling – Rarely Lifting Lifting 10‑50 Lbs – Rarely Lifting 50+ Lbs – Rarely Pulling – Occasionally Pushing – Occasionally Reaching – Occasionally Reading – Consistently Sitting – Consistently Standing – Consistently Stooping – Occasionally Talking – Consistently Thinking/Reasoning – Consistently Use of Hands – Consistently Color Vision – Consistently Walking – Frequently #J-18808-Ljbffr