Coordinator Diabetes Education

Job Summary

The Coordinator Diabetes Education Is responsible for development and coordination of inpatient and outpatient diabetes education that includes both the patient and family/significant others whenever possible. The coordinator serves as a resource for hospital staff, medical staff, and the community.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination oversight for both inpatient and outpatient Diabetes Education programs. Includes the tracking and maintenance of diabetic patient data and the planning and implementation of individual and group classes.
• Work with appropriate organizational resources to promote diabetes education classes to hospital staff, medical staff, and the community. Formulate, review, document, and develop educational materials and patient record forms as needed.
• Coordinate the education of diabetic patients and significant others, collaborating with nursing staff in the daily identification of patients who need instruction and follow-up education.
• Assess the learning needs of each patient and establish an individualized teaching plan with stated educational objectives for each patient. Attend unit patient care conferences as needed and serve as a resource person for the patient and authorized care givers following discharge. Education may include but is not limited to: Instruction regarding SBGM (self-blood glucose monitoring), medication, exercise and general diabetes care to patients, families, and nursing staff.
• Provide written and verbal post-hospitalization discharge instructions regarding diabetic treatment regimen at home.
• Consult with providers regarding patient nursing and educational needs and partner with Social Service for coordination of patient home care needs. Provide both written and verbal communication to providers regarding referral process for education classes.
• Participate in the revision and review of diabetes related nursing policy and procedures and submit to Nursing Policy and Procedure Committee for approval.
• Serve as a liaison with pharmaceutical and supply representatives to facilitate exchange of information of current products and literature available.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: Health Care Professional who is a Certified Diabetes Educator

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: Three (3) years experience in clinical nursing / dietitian practice. Must have acquired specialized knowledge related to the care of the diabetic patient.

License/Certification Requirements

• Registered Nurse, Registered Dietitian, Pharmacist or Physician who is a CDE or has achieved Board Certification in Advanced Diabetes Management (BCADM)