Certified Diabetes Educator - Endocrinology

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) to join our team. This full-time position, that is remote eligible, offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with diabetes. The CDE will work closely with physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) to provide comprehensive diabetes management and education, ensuring continuity of care between visits.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Consultation: Conduct initial consultations with new patients lasting 60 minutes and follow-up sessions for 30 minutes, averaging 13-14 patients per 8-hour day.
• Collaborative Care Management: Assist physicians or APCs in managing patients' diabetes care between scheduled visits.
• Treatment Adjustments: Authorized to make necessary insulin and pump adjustments to optimize patient care.
• Team Integration: Collaborate with physicians/APCs to deliver patient-centered care.
• Education and Training: Provide pump education, pre-teaching, carbohydrate counting, and ensure patients sign the pump contract.
• Protocol Development: Develop and implement clinic protocols to streamline patient care processes.

Type of Opportunity: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance

Experience:

3-5 years experience in nutrition

Education:
Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and Food Science

Credentials:

Registered Dietitian
Certified Diabetes Educator

BLS required at time of hire.

Preference:

1 year experience with Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)

3-5 yrs experience in a community or clinic setting, and diabetes education experience

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.