<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Position Objective:</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">At Luminis Diabetes Center, we are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals living with diabetes through comprehensive education, personalized care, and innovative treatment approaches. Our mission is to empower patients with the knowledge and tools necessary to manage their condition effectively and achieve optimal health outcomes. We value compassion, collaboration, and excellence in care delivery as we strive to be a leader in diabetes education and management. The educator will be responsible for individual and group teaching, regulatory and quality reporting requirements, and the coordination of other Diabetes Center activities and services. The educator works in a collaborative management structure with our Executive Medical Director, the Lead Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), the inpatient Certified Diabetes Care Education Specialist Team, and the Administrative Team.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Position Summary:</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Certified Diabetes Care Education Specialist (CDCES) to join our interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in providing patient-centered diabetes education, support, and care coordination to individuals diagnosed with diabetes and related metabolic disorders. This role demands a passionate (CDCES) committed to promoting self-management skills, improving patient outcomes, and supporting the overall mission of Luminis Diabetes Center.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Essential Job Duties:</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">1) Conduct comprehensive diabetes self-management education (DSME) sessions for individuals and groups, tailored to patients’ clinical needs and learning styles. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">2) Develop personalized care plans in collaboration with physicians, dietitians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize diabetes management. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">3) Provide ongoing assessment and support to patients regarding medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, glucose monitoring, and complication prevention. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">4) Utilize evidence-based practices and current clinical guidelines in diabetes education and management. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">5) Facilitate behavior change strategies to empower patients to take active roles in their care. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">6) Document all patient interactions, education provided, and care plans accurately in the electronic health record system. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">7) Serve as a resource for staff, patients, and families on diabetes-related topics and emerging treatment options. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Educational/Experience Requirements:</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, or related health field; Master’s degree preferred. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">- Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in diabetes education and management, preferably in an outpatient or specialty clinic setting. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">- Proficiency in using electronic health records and telehealth platforms. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to educate and motivate diverse patient populations. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="lin