RN - Certified Diabetes Education Specialist (CDCES)

Voyage Healthcare has been providing healthcare for 70 years and empowers over 200 employees to deliver high-quality healthcare to our patients. We are one of the few independent clinics left in the state of Minnesota and continue to strive towards our mission – improving the well-being of our surrounding communities. With a variety of specialties and four locations in the northwest Twin Cities metro, we offer a supportive and patient-centered atmosphere and the ability for career growth. 

At Voyage Healthcare, we believe in care & compassion, belonging, excellence, teamwork, well-being, impact, and adaptability. Become part of our team where we foster a positive, supportive, and compassionate environment built on our organization’s values.

The Certified Diabetes Education Specialist (CDCES) is responsible for the education of patients, their families and appropriate support systems about diabetes self-management and related issues. The CDCES provides diabetes self-management education and coordinates protocol-based diagnostic testing and treatment, which may include medication management, nutrition, physical activity, healthy coping, risk reduction, monitoring and problem-solving. The CDCES also serves as a resource to other staff members as needed. Provide consultation to providers on best practice in management of patients with diabetes.

To be considered for this position, you must be a RN and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) 

Job Type: 0.80 FTE (4 days per week), traveling to Crystal, Maple Grove, Osseo, and Plymouth clinic locations

Salary Range: $64,000 - $76,000 per year, based on years of relevant experience and education. 

Responsibilities:

• 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, 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
• Collaborates with the patient to establish individual goals and assures appropriateness of care for patients with diabetes
• Communicates with providers, clinic staff as part of the care team to keep the team aware of patient progress and recommends changes in treatment regimen as appropriate
• Evaluates the patient’s comprehension of completed education and develops follow-up plans to address ongoing needs
• Documentation in patient’s electronic medical record of required assessments, interventions, evaluations, and follow-up as consistent with established departmental standards
• Individualizes education presentation and materials to the patient and patient circumstance
• Utilize designated clinical guidelines and the ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes for adult diabetes management
• Work with clinic management and staff to improve diabetes care and measures within the clinic
• Maintain ADA and/or AADE accreditation program records (DEAP)
• Required to travel to other facilities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN) current licensure in the State of MN 
• Current Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification
• Current CPR certification
• Experience with EMR
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

 Voyage Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Supportive, collaborative, and welcoming work environment where your contributions are valued
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays 
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (STD)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Retirement Benefits with 401(k) Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• CME

Voyage Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are considered for employment based on their education, training, experience, and aptitude for the position. EOE/AA