Diabetes Educator (Clinic/Prac)
Posted on: 8 Aug 2024
New Albany, IN
Job Description
Under general supervision, this position the Certified Diabetes Educator supports the Joslin Diabetes Center by providing nutritional assessment, education, and management to patients with chronic conditions who are at risk for disease progression, complications, cognitive, and functional decline. In collaboration with the physician and interdisciplinary team, the Certified Diabetes Educator develops and implements an individualized care plan designed to promote the patient’s understanding and management of their condition, optimize quality of life, and improve clinical outcomes. This role will also develop various nutritional programs (adult and pediatric focused) for the Joslin Diabetes Center.
Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required
Formal training which will be indicated by a graduation certificate from an accredited RN school of nursing, RN license; prefer previous supervisory experience in a healthcare setting and/or experience in clinic-based nursing.
BCLS certification required.
CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator) required.
Certificate of completion for CPT (Certified Pump Trainer) strongly preferred.
Knowledge of nutrition guidelines in chronic disease management.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of HEDIS or NCQA quality measures
Valid unrestricted driver’s license and ability to drive to multiple locations.
Baptist Health
Louisville, KY
Founded in 1924, Baptist Health has been bringing advanced medical technology, modern facilities, and many of the region's most prominent physicians and medical professionals to the communities of our commonwealth for nearly a century.
Headquartered in Louisville, the Baptist Health family of hospitals, care centers, physician offices and health facilities has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Ind. (formerly known as Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services), is the newest member, joined on Oct. 1, 2016. In 2012, we welcomed Baptist Health Richmond (formerly Pattie A. Clay Regional Medical Center) and Baptist Health Madisonville (formerly Trover Health System) to the fold. Our other hospitals include Baptist Health Paducah, Baptist Health Louisville, Baptist Health La Grange, Baptist Health Lexington and Baptist Health Corbin. We also manage Hardin Memorial Health in Elizabethtown. Counting all nine hospitals, we have more than 2,700 licensed beds.
Baptist Health has more than 300 points of care include outpatient facilities which offer Urgent Care, Express Care, occupational medicine, physical therapy and diagnostics. Home care is also available in 39 Kentucky counties, six counties in Illinois and six counties in Southern Indiana. Our physician network of more than 3,000 employed and affiliated physicians continues to grow as we endeavor to improve access to healthcare and enhance the health of Kentucky as a whole.
Strength in research
Our clinicians are engaged in more than 200 clinical studies throughout our network of hospitals, working to advance treatments in oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, neuroscience, epidemiology, diabetes and other areas.
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of Employees3,000+
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