Certified Diabetes Educator - Endocrinology Division

Job Summary:

In accordance with the mission and goals established by Independence Health System, provides diabetes self-management training, insulin pump training, and medical nutritional therapy to outpatients of the Diabetes & Health Management Center.  The Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) serves as a resource within the ADA accredited program for outpatient education. Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team through ongoing collaboration, case consultation, and process improvement to enhance quality outcomes across the continuum of care. Assesses and evaluates individuals with diabetes to identify knowledge deficits and provide education using motivational interviewing techniques to promote behavior change for patients to manage the disease. Establishes and maintains relationships with other community agencies for referral and networking purposes.

Education:

• Minimum: Bachelor Degree in Nutrition or Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program
• Preferred: Master Degree in Food and Nutrition

Registration/Certification/Licensure:

• Current ADA registration through the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Current PA LDN license OR Current PA RN license
• Current certification as a diabetes educator by the Certification Board of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CBDCE) (must obtain within 9 months of hire and maintain certification)
• Insulin Pump Therapy Certified (must obtain within 9 months of hire and maintain certification)
• Family & Friends CPR

Experience:

• Minimum: None
• Preferred: Prior experience with standards of care for Diabetes. Knowledgeable in diabetes technology including insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

1. Provides Diabetes Self-Management education to patients/support system through traditional face to face patient education, group class, and the use of video conferencing.
2. Provide insulin pump therapy education to patients on behalf of major insulin pump manufacturers.
3. Serves as a resource to staff, providing education where and when necessary to providers, clinical staff, and patients.
4. Provides timely response to patients and families within scope of practice; consults with and refers patients to other healthcare providers as required to triage and address emergency, specific and/or changing needs.
5. Maintains knowledge of diabetes medications including insulin titration, problem solving, and guidance.
6. Assists department in maintaining service excellence and other duties as assigned.

Clearances:

• Act 33 PA Child Abuse History Clearance
• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system
• Act 73 FBI Clearance

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Physical Requirements:

The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:

Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)
Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)
Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)

NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.

Non-Material Handling:

• Standing * - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENT
• Walking * - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - FREQUENT
• Sitting - Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONAL
• Stooping - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL
• Bending - To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL
• Twisting - To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL
• Climbing - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - OCCASIONAL Ladders - To ascend and descend ladders - N/A
• Stairs - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL
• Kneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - N/A
• Squatting - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - N/A
• Crouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - N/A
• Crawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - N/A
• Reaching Horizontal - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - OCCASIONAL
• Reaching Overhead - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONAL
• Grasping * - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - CONSTANT
• Finger Manipulation * - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANT
• Seeing * - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
• Hearing * - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
• Repetitive Upper Extremity Use - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A Repetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A

Material Handling:

• Pushing - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person
  • Occasional
  • 20 - 50#
• Pulling - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person
  • Frequent
  • 10-20#
• Lift - Floor to Waist
  • Occasional
  • Up to 20#
• Lift - Waist to Shoulder
  • Occasional
  • Up to 20#
• Lift - Shoulder to overhead
  • Occasional
  • Up to 20#
• Carrying - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands ( > 10 feet)
  • Occasional
  • Up to 20#

Environmental Factors:

• Working alone - OCCASIONAL
• Working in cramped quarters - N/A
• Constant interruptions - CONSTANT
• Working with hands in water - OCCASIONAL
• Use of power tools - N/A
• Working on ladders/scaffolding - N/A
• Exposure to vibration - N/A
• Exposure to dust - N/A
• Exposure to noise (constant) - N/A
• Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - N/A
• Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - FREQUENT
• Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - OCCASIONAL
• Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) * - FREQUENT Working with bloodborne pathogens - N/A