Diabetes Educator educates patients on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in a diabetes diagnosis, including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing. Collects patient data to monitor health status and proactively manage the patient's condition. Being a Diabetes Educator facilitates skill development and behavior modification so that the patient is able to successfully manage the disease. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent. Additionally, Diabetes Educator typically required to be a Certified Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Diabetes Educator occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Diabetes Educator typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position Summary:
Develop and implement prevention strategies as well as provide education to diabetes clients and their families. Assist in the management of the diabetes prevention fund grants. Supervise diabetes education activities in Barrow and outlying villages.
Essential Job Functions:
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience:
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Current Registered Nurse or Registered Dietician License (any state), Alaska Registered Nurse or Registered Dietician License required within six (6) months of hire.
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