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)
Under the direction of the Clinic Administrator, the Diabetes Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation, evaluation and management of the diabetes education for the Jackson Clinic. This includes managing human and material resources, program development and promotion, and creating and managing the budget for the department. This position serves as liaison for Diabetes Services to physicians, Administration, the community and hospital staff, and maintains a close relationship with the public relations department for services marketing. This position also is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of patient and family education throughout the hospital. This includes serving as systems administrator for the Care Notes® patient education, computer system, providing staff education related to the provision of patient and family education, and multiple intradisciplinary activities to ensure a quality program. The coordinator demonstrates personal and professional responsibility, participates in creating and atmosphere of mutual trust, acceptance, recognition and respect, and assumes responsibility for own professional development.
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