Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

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Summary

Job Title: Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (DCES)

Location: Carroll Hospital, Westminster, MD

Department: Tevis Center for Wellness / Carroll Hospital

Employment Type: Full- Time, Monday-Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm.

Job Summary:

The Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (DCES) is a healthcare professional with advanced knowledge and credentialing to support individuals across the diabetes spectrum. This role focuses on creating personalized self-management plans, coordinating care, interpreting patient data, conducting educational assessments, and promoting successful self-management. The DCES works within a multidisciplinary team and delivers care in accordance with professional standards and hospital values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and educate patients in DSMES/T (RD/RN) and MNT (RD only), tailoring education to age, culture, and developmental stage.
• Provide individualized education using interactive, collaborative, skill-based methods.
• Complete clinical and CQI documentation promptly; adjust follow-up plans based on patient progress.
• Communicate patient progress to referring physicians after each visit (or after class #4 for Medicare participants).
• Collaborate with colleagues on treatment plans, events, goal-setting, and CQI initiatives within the Diabetes Program and Tevis Center for Wellness.
• Participate in community education and screening events as needed.
• Attend multidisciplinary conferences and represent the hospital professionally in internal and external meetings.
• Maintain professional development by retaining CDCES certification or completing at least 15 approved contact hours annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program operations and patient care excellence.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or a related field

Licenses & Certifications:

• Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist (Maryland license or eligibility)
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Registered Dietitian

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong clinical knowledge in diabetes education and nutrition therapy
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient engagement skills
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary, patient-focused environment
• Participate in innovative diabetes care programs and community outreach
• Supportive professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Be part of an organization dedicated to health, wellness, and the SPIRIT values of Carroll Hospital and LifeBridge Health

Additional Information

Who We Are:

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

What We Offer:

Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.

Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.

Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support - improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.

Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.

Why LifeBridge Health?

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.

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