Morris Plains, New Jersey
Columbia, Maryland
United States,
Gainesville, Georgia
Gainesville, Georgia
Gainesville, Georgia
Bedford, Massachusetts
Posted: 30-Apr-25
Location: Tyler, Texas
Categories:
Internal Number: 256428
Summary:
Responsible for DM instruction, documentation and follow-up on patients identified through physician referral. Conducts quality and effective diabetes self-management education program classes. Accountable for ongoing evaluation of program, performance improvements, physician and patient phone calls/correspondence. Primarily responsible for out-patient appointments. Develops, implements, and evaluates community educational events. Participates in community diabetes screenings. Maintains ADA Diabetes Recognition Program status.
Responsibilities:
? Provides outpatient diabetes self-management & nutritional instruction consistent with program content and ADA guidelines.
? Conducts self-management classes conducive to learning with satisfactory or better evaluations.
? Performs patient DM instruction per physician orders.
? Instructs according to age specific guidelines & medical condition.
? Provides family support & education PRN.
? Refers to self-management classes when appropriate.
? Documents and evaluates the teaching and learning process on the patient?s chart.
? Provides professional and timely info to MD regarding patient progress/status.
? Maintains/supports ADA Diabetes Recognition Program status.
? Develops, implements and participates in community diabetes and educational programs.
? Evaluates effectiveness of community outreach events.
? Assists with diabetes education in-service for nursing staff/physicians.
? Participates in multidisciplinary meetings with the Diabetes Advisory Board committee and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of diabetes patients.
? Represents and promotes CHRISTUS Health.
? Provides input and assists with the planning of the Diabetes Center?s services.
? Facilitates participant access to services.
? Strives for highest standards of productivity and quality instruction.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
? Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required.
Experience
? 0 - 2 years of related experience.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
? BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
? RD (Registered Dietician) preferred.
? CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist preferred.
Work Schedule:
TBD
Work Type:
Full Time
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