Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

2 months ago

Rome, United States Progressive Community Health Centers, Inc. Full time
We're HiringDo you have a passion for our community and the skill set to support growth at an up-and-coming health organization? Progressive Community Health Centers is seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist at our Lisbon Avenue Health Center.

Part-time Hours: Tuesday - Friday (20 hours per week)

$5,000 sign on bonus


Who are we?Founded in 1999, Progressive Community Health Centers is an independent non-profit organization that operates four clinic locations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More than 100 employees support our agency's mission to improve the health and quality of life of the community by providing culturally competent services that address identified needs. We provide high quality, comprehensive care to roughly 16,000 patients annually, a majority of who are low-income. No one is ever turned away from our clinics based on insurance status or ability to pay. We value a patient-centered philosophy and provide range of services that include family medicine, internal medicine, women's health, urgent care, dental, radiology and integrated behavioral health. We also offer supportive services such as case management, health education and benefits enrollment.

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) delivers comprehensive and seamless services that bridge the gap and integrate clinical and self-management aspects of diabetes care. The CDCES is an integral part of the inter-professional team and provides collaborative, comprehensive and person-centered care, and education conducive to behavior change and improved quality of life across the lifespan. The CDCES supports and advocates for people affected by diabetes to optimize quality care. The CDCES promotes self-management to achieve individualized behavioral and treatment goals that reduce risks and optimize health outcomes.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Integrates skills and knowledge of pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical management, cardiometabolic conditions, and self-management of diabetes into clinical practice.
  • Advocates for and communicates about improved quality of care and outcomes for those living with, at risk for, and affected by diabetes and cardiometabolic conditions.
  • Actively participates in the quality improvement (QI) process and adapts practice/process based on QI findings.
  • Partners with individuals to deliver care and education conducive to behavior change and improved quality of life for self-management of diabetes and cardiometabolic conditions across the lifespan.
  • Applies current research and evidence-based care to practice.
  • Applies business principles, systems practice, and population health management to support achievement of the Quadruple Aim (reduced costs, better outcomes, improved experience, and improved work life for healthcare providers).
  • Applies the AADE7 self-care behaviors to educate on and initiate behavior change.
  • Engages in lifelong learning and serves as a role model of professionalism.
  • Provides quality diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy (limited to Registered Dietitians) in individual and group settings based on assessed needs. Utilizes appropriate teaching techniques that are sensitive to the learning preferences of the person with prediabetes or diabetes.
  • Completes comprehensive assessments for each patient including emotional and behavioral health, interprets personal health data, develops an individualized care plan based on the patient' assessed needs and goals and promotes successful self-management.
  • Documents all individual contacts/visits in the Electronic Health Record and outcomes data base according to the guidelines in a timely manner.
  • Collaborates, advocates, and confers other members of the diabetes care team in developing person-centered diabetes plans.
  • Advocates for and supports technology-enabled diabetes education and care, in individual and population health diabetes services.
  • Collaborates with community partners to establish and maintain on-going support options.
  • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Participates in meetings, serves on committees, and represents the department and clinic in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Complexity of Work

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.


EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing, or dietetics/nutrition required.
  • Valid license as a Dietitian (must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Certified Dietitian in State of WI), or Registered Nurse (license to practice in the State of Wisconsin)..
  • Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist credential preferred/eligible. If not already CDCES will sit for the certification examination within 24 months of hire date.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Diabetes self-management education and support experience preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Diabetes self-management education and support experience preferred.

It is mandatory that all employees, employed providers and volunteers are vaccinated. All hired candidates must submit proof of vaccination prior to their orientation. This is a mandatory requirement for Progressive Community Health Centers. The purpose is to minimize exposure to and transmission of the influenza virus in the workplace by providing occupational protection to employees and thereby preventing exposure to members of the community, which we serve.


Equal Employment Opportunity: Progressive Community Health Centers is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against employees or prospective employees on basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, disability, arrest and/or conviction record, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by law.

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