Summary

Position Summary

The Diabetes Care & Education Specialist provides dynamic diabetes self-management training to individuals and groups based on all content areas of the ADCES7 and the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support. The Diabetes Care & Education Specialist provides individualized diabetes self-management plans, coordinates care, interprets data, conducts focused educational assessments and promotes successful self-management through adaptation. The Diabetes Care & Education Specialist will obtain Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist credential within 2 years of hire date.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Social Work, Pharmacy or other health care focus

Experience

• 1 year experience in healthcare

License/Registration/Certifications        

• Registration/ License as required by profession
• Must obtain Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist credential within 2 years of hire date

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

• N/A

Preferred Experience

• N/A

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications    

• N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based group and individual diabetes education to persons across the lifespan.
• Provide detailed assessment of patients based on the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support.
• Utilize motivational interviewing skills to assist patients in setting appropriate and measurable behavioral goals, reassessment of goals, and problem-solving to promote behavior change.
• Keep current on all types of diabetes, pre-diabetes, treatment regimens, and diabetes technology through self-directed review of research and continuing education.
• Collaborate with community partners to establish effective support networks for patients with diabetes.
• Serve as a resource in curriculum development, program implementation, evaluation, and CQI.
• Employ current technologies to communicate effectively with patients and team members.
• Gather and maintain accurate data for analysis of program outcomes.
• Use appropriate billing codes for services provided.
• Maintain flexibility and willingness to vary schedule and work responsibilities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System (SRHS) offers a full spectrum of services through six hospital campuses: Spartanburg Medical Center, Spartanburg Medical Center — Mary Black Campus, Pelham Medical Center, Cherokee Medical Center, Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care and Union Medical Center. SRHS also includes Ellen Sagar Nursing Center and Woodruff Manor. SRHS provides unparalleled cancer care through Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute, with locations in Spartanburg, Greer, Union and Gaffney. The multidisciplinary Medical Group of the Carolinas has more than 600 physicians across Upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina. SRHS employs more than 9,000 associates and offers outpatient surgery centers and a Level I Trauma Center.

Founded on Aug. 29, 1921, as Spartanburg General Hospital, Spartanburg Regional celebrates over 100 years of excellence.