Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist - (Temple/Episcopal Campus - 40 hours/days)
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Location: Philadelphia, PA 19120
Description:
The certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES) delivers comprehensive and seamless educational and support services to patients and their families/care partners that bridge the gap and integrate clinical and self-management aspects of diabetes. The CDCES is an integral part of the interprofessional team and provides collaborative, comprehensive and person-centered care, and education conducive to behavior change and improved quality of life across the lifespan. The CDCES supports and advocates for people affected by diabetes to optimize quality care. The CDCES promotes self-management to achieve individualized behavioral and treatment goals that reduce risks and optimize health outcomes. Participates in case management and patient care planning and goal setting, and in the development of education curricula and materials by writing original material and /or reviewing the work of others. Assists the Education Coordinator in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the Patient Centered Diabetes Education program. Collaborates with other educators in identifying the needs, developing and providing clinical programs and services. Promotes and disseminates quality diabetes information to professionals and the public following established American Diabetes Association guidelines. Credentialing as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist or Board Certified Advanced Diabetes Management required within 1 year of hire.
Education
Bachelors Degree: Nursing (Required)
Experience
3 Years experience as a Registered Nurse (Required)
3 Years experience in Diabetes self-management education and support experience (Required)
1 Year experience in a community health or ambulatory care setting (Preferred)
License/Certifications
RN-LIC - PA Registered Nurse License (Required)
CDCES - Cert Diabetes Care and Ed Spec (Required)
Your Tomorrow is Here!
Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Your Tomorrow is Here!
Temple University Hospital's Episcopal Campus has provided quality care in our neighborhood for generations and is known for its behavioral health expertise- providing a wide array of outpatient services. The campus boasts a thriving med/surg unit, a full service emergency department, primary care and specialty physician offices. From our warm, friendly atmosphere to the resources of an academic health system, the teams at Episcopal come together and achieve together. Serving our patients as we would our family, the people of Episcopal deliver highly personalized care.
Are you ready to re-connect at a community level? Want to join a nationally renowned team with the resources of a world- class health system? Then join our Episcopal Campus.
Education
Bachelors Degree: Nursing (Required)
Experience
3 Years experience as a Registered Nurse (Required)
3 Years experience in Diabetes self-management education and support experience (Required)
1 Year experience in a community health or ambulatory care setting (Preferred)
License/Certifications
RN-LIC - PA Registered Nurse License (Required)
CDCES - Cert Diabetes Care and Ed Spec (Required)
Your Tomorrow is Here!
Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Your Tomorrow is Here!
Temple University Hospital's Episcopal Campus has provided quality care in our neighborhood for generations and is known for its behavioral health expertise- providing a wide array of outpatient services. The campus boasts a thriving med/surg unit, a full service emergency department, primary care and specialty physician offices. From our warm, friendly atmosphere to the resources of an academic health system, the teams at Episcopal come together and achieve together. Serving our patients as we would our family, the people of Episcopal deliver highly personalized care.
Are you ready to re-connect at a community level? Want to join a nationally renowned team with the resources of a world- class health system? Then join our Episcopal Campus.