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Cert Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (40 Hrs/Days)(Temple Health)

Temple University Health System
Posted 8 months ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Philadelphia, PA 19102, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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The certified diabetes care and education specialist delivers comprehensive seamless educational support svcs to patients and their families/care partners to bridge the gap and integrate clinical/self-mgmt. aspects of diabetes. Provides collaborative comprehensive person-centered care/education conducive to behavior change and improved quality of life across the lifespan. Supports/advocates for those affected by diabetes to optimize quality care. Promotes self-mgmt. to achieve individualized behavioral/treatment goals that reduce risks and optimize health outcomes. Participates in case mgmt, patient care planning, goal setting, and development and maintenance of education curricula/materials. Assists the Education Coord in assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of Patient Centered Diabetes Educ program. Collaborates with other educators identifying the needs, developing/providing clinical programs and services. Promotes and disseminates diabetes information to professionals and public following established American Diabetes Association guidelines. Educator Credentialing as Diabetes Care and Education Specialist required within 1 year of hire. Must maintain 15 diabetes related CEU credits per year and active registration and licensure.

Education
Bachelor's Degree Nursing, Nutrition, or Pharmacy Required

Experience
3 years experience as a Registered Nurse, Dietitian, or Pharmacist Required
3 years experience in Diabetes self-management education and support experience Required
General Experience and working knowledge of diabetes technology Required
General Experience working with a diverse patient population Required
1 year experience in a community health or ambulatory care setting Preferred

Licenses
PA Dietitian -Nutritionist Required or
PA Pharmacist License Required or
PA Registered Nurse License Required
Cert Diabetes Care and Ed Spec Required
Multi State Compact RN License Required Or


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