Certified Diabetes Educator - Per Diem - New Brunswick, NJ

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. 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 equivalent credential Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Dietitian (RD), Pharmacist (RPh), or other healthcare professional licensure as required by state law 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 Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in diabetes education and management Evidence of excellent verbal and written English communication skills Ability to collaborate with others Preferred: Master's degree Experience in outpatient or specialty clinic setting Certifications and Licenses Required Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) or equivalent credential Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Dietitian (RD), Pharmacist (RPh), or other healthcare professional licensure as required by state law AHA BLS Provider Certification Scheduling Requirements Per Diem Essential Functions Provide patient education and ongoing patient support in consultation with physician and advanced practice nursing staff 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 individual, group and classroom settings and electronically, telephone and 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 and 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 Retirement Plans Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr RWJBarnabas Health