Certified Diabetes Education Program Coordinator - Atrium Health Levine Children's Pediatric Endocrinology FT Day

Overview

FLSA Status:          Exempt

Original Date:       November 2011

Last Revision:       March 2022

JOB SUMMARY:  Coordinates the Outpatient Diabetes Education Program for the center. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team in determining age-appropriate educational needs of patients with diabetes.  Oversees the development of appropriate educational materials, and plans outpatient programs (such as comprehensive diabetes education programs, support groups, staff development, diabetes in-services and orientation for new staff, as well as other hospital staff).   Is responsible for coordinating application for ADA Recognition or AADE Accreditation and yearly updates.  Chairs the Diabetes Education Advisory Committee and is responsible for coordinating the annual review process.  Promotes the Diabetes Education Program by serving as a spokesperson for the program. Functions as an educator (as described in the nursing and dietitian job descriptions).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:  Graduation with a BSN from an accredited School of Nursing and three years’ experience in  diabetes care, education management and chronic disease required; or, Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition, Foods and Nutrition, Biological Sciences, or Dietetics.  Master’s degree preferred and a broad range of knowledge on diabetes for age appropriate population and its interrelation to co-existing health problems. Has academic preparation and/or experiential preparation in program management, and care of persons with a chronic disease.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:  Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of North Carolina or Registered Dietitian.  Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or Board Certified- Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) required or actively achieving eligibility within two years of hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Educates and counsels diabetes patients.
2. Serves as a liaison between the advisory group and the institution’s administrator.
3. Coordinates and participates in the orientation of diabetes patient education personnel.
4. Assesses staff training needs, staff development and coordinates and provides in-service education as needed.
5. Coordinates the program curriculum and communicates with the Program Managers in Boston regarding the center’s needs.
6. Prepares the required audits and assists in development of a CQI plan.
7. Evaluates the program’s content and effectiveness.
8. Keeps current in the latest diabetes care and educational techniques and products available in order to maintain a state of the art approach.
9. Develops and coordinates education program strategic plan; documents accomplishments, evaluates and reassess priorities.
10. Assists in budget development and staff performance evaluations as directed for program.
11. Monitors compliance to all safety, infection control, HIPAA, Joint Commission, Point of Care regulations.
12. Assists in development of community/professional continuing education as needed. 
13. Oversees the planning, implementation, and quality evaluation of DSMES services.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking

Ability to work with a variety of professionals and staff

Leadership and supervisory skills

Organizational and effective time management skills

Flexibility to adapt to changes in daily routine

Self-directed

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Clean, well-lit, comfortable environment

Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases

Possible/occasional exposure to patient illnesses

Occasionally subject to irregular hours

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: