Role Overview: The Diabetes RN/RD, CDCES collaborates with a multidisciplinary team in a pediatric outpatient diabetes clinic to provide compassionate, ongoing care for patients and families affected by diabetes.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Assess patient and family knowledge and adherence to diabetes management, providing tailored education in individual, group, and clinic settings.
- Deliver Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) per ADA standards and department curriculum.
- Create and update diabetes education materials for diverse learning formats.
- Act as a liaison, offering support via phone, email, and EMR messaging for glucose management, insulin adjustments, and concerns between visits.
- Collaborate with school staff to ensure diabetes safety and assist with Medical Management Plans.
- Train patients and families on diabetes technology devices, maintaining certifications for device-specific training.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and research recruitment efforts.
- Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) tailored to pediatric diabetes, metabolic, and weight management needs.
- Assist with student intern precepting and may participate in diabetes camps.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Licensed registered nurse (BSN preferred) or licensed dietitian/nutritionist with applicable credentials.
- Certification as a CDCES within one year of hire.
- Basic Life Support certification required.
- 3-5 years of clinical experience with diabetes education preferred.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Proficiency in problem-solving and patient support, especially with diabetes technology devices.