The Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) assesses the person living with diabetes in the areas of diabetes self-management education (DSME) skills and knowledge, nutritional status, co-morbid conditions, preventative care, and emotional and behavioral care, support, and wellness. The CDCES provides appropriate DSME, care, training, and support in conjunction with the interdisciplinary care team. Provides community education in the covered areas listed above to residents, family members and staff as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Employee aids in the orientation of new employees
• Employee has the knowledge base to assess and provide for DSME and Medical Nutritional Therapy
• Employee has the knowledge base to formulate a diabetes self-management education and nutritional care plan
• Performs MDS documentation according to State and Federal regulations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of drug and nutrient interaction
• Incorporates patient’s cultural and religious needs into plan of care
• Educates patient’s/family members/staff on diabetes self-management strategies, patient centered goals and medical nutrition therapy plan of action
• Maintains up to date care plans
• Participates in monthly service line meetings
• Keeps accurate departmental records on all patients
• Performs department specific audits and creates/contributes to yearly CQI and Performance Improvement Projects

Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate or Master’s degree approved by the American Dietetic
• Association Registered with the Commission of Dietetics Certification with New York State
• Certification as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
• Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (preferred)
• Knowledge and experience in Insulin Pump Therapy
• Knowledge and experience in continuous glucose monitoring systems
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar position.

The range for this position is $46.56 – $57.75 per hour.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.