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Why M Physicians? Regardless of role, we recognize that every member of our team is vital! The Certified Diabetes Educator is responsible for the education of patients, their families and appropriate support systems about diabetes self-management and related issues. The CDES provides diabetes self-management education (DSME) and coordinates protocol-based diagnostic testing and treatment, which may include medication management, nutrition, physical activity, healthy coping, risk reduction, monitoring and problem-solving. DSME is provided most often in a group setting. The CDES is responsible to ensure the program is meeting the criteria to maintain ADA recognition. This role also serves as a resource to other staff members as needed. Certified Diabetes EducatorOverview Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provides direct patient education in an individual or group setting Following specific curriculum developed for diabetes education Assesses patient's physical, psychosocial, behavioral and educational needs (to include self-management, SBGM, nutrition, physical activity, medication taking, and health maintenance labs) and interprets the information to identify individualized clinical and educational needs Teaches technical stills, concepts of diabetes self management and facilitates behavior change for patients with Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes as well as those with pre-diabetes Documentation of required assessments, interventions, evaluations, and follow-up is consistent with established departmental and ADA standards Individualizes education presentation & materials to the patient and patient circumstance Care coordination is goal/outcome focused and revised and/or patient is referred for additional services to help in attaining their goals Patient response is documented including rationale for all actions/decisions Maintains program content so that is current and consistent with ADA standards and Fairview/M Physicians Diabetes Care Uses knowledge of the organization to meet immediate and possible critical needs of patients to be seen or contacted by a provider Works collaboratively with the other members of the health care team; including physicians, pharmacists, hospital staff and clinic staff Demonstrates accountability for professional practice by accepting responsibility for assessment of performance and peer review Encourages and supports the quality clinical initiatives related to diabetes care Aware of the measures and monitors that are in place Strives to help patients meet the established goals Demonstrates ability to provide applicable care/service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level of population served Minimum Qualifications: Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) BLS certification or certification within orientation period 3-5 years of experience as a primary diabetes educator Location: 909 Fulton St SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 Hours:32 hours/week 0.8 FTE Benefits: This is a fully benefit eligible position: Competitive wages, Healthcare (including vision & dental), 401K, parking & tuition assistance and more! University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond. Join us on a mission to advance medicine. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals wit disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. UMPhysicians is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Military Friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or status as a protected veteran.