Provides oversight for planning, implementation and evaluation of the DSMT/E program and ensures the systematic and coordinated delivery of diabetes educational services.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop a curriculum for weekly diabetes education classes that will be held either virtually or in person
• With the help of support staff plan marketing and coordination of the weekly DM education sessions
• Host and instruct DM education courses to Sturdy Memorial Associates patients as needed.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of DSMT/E experience

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Knowledge about chronic disease management and disease self-management educational processes; supervisory abilities; knowledge about program management; proficient in various computer applications, including spreadsheets; marketing skills
• A healthcare professional who is also a certified diabetes educator; credentialed as a diabetes education specialist or diabetes clinical management specialist.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing; and at least 3 years of experience in the field or in a related area; education and/or experience in program management; education in, and/or experience with chronic diseases and disease self-management

License/Certification:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
• Certified diabetes educator; credentialed as a diabetes education specialist or diabetes clinical management specialist preferred.

Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.