Job Description

Department: Cardiopulmonary & Wellness

Organization: Newberry Health

Position Summary

Newberry Health is seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and self-motivated Diabetes Educator / Coordinator to join our Cardiopulmonary & Wellness team. This position plays an important role in helping patients understand and manage diabetes through individualized education, ongoing support, and coordination of diabetes-related services.

The Diabetes Educator / Coordinator works closely with patients, families, providers, and other members of the healthcare team to promote healthy lifestyle changes, improve understanding of diabetes management, and support patients in reaching their health goals. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills and a passion for patient education and wellness.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group diabetes education to patients and their families.
• Educate patients on diabetes self-management, including blood glucose monitoring, nutrition, physical activity, medication management, and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Assess patients' educational needs and develop individualized education plans and goals.
• Help patients understand their diagnosis and develop practical strategies for managing diabetes in their daily lives.
• Coordinate diabetes education services and assist with scheduling, referrals, follow-up, and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, pharmacy staff, and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care.
• Monitor patient progress and provide continued education and encouragement as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient education, assessments, goals, and progress.
• Provide educational materials and community resources to patients and families.
• Participate in wellness initiatives, community education, screenings, and diabetes awareness activities as needed.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of diabetes education resources, programs, and processes.
• Promote a supportive, patient-centered environment that encourages patients to take an active role in their health.
• Perform other duties related to Cardiopulmonary & Wellness programs as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Current clinical licensure or professional credential appropriate to the position and responsibilities.
• Previous experience in diabetes education, chronic disease management, wellness, or a related clinical setting preferred.
• Diabetes education certification or credential preferred, if applicable.
• Strong knowledge of diabetes management, patient education, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal s kills with the ability to educate and motivate patients with varying healthcare needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Newberry Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.