Diabetes Care and Education Specialist in Westminster, Maryland at LifeBridge Health

Job Title: Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (DCES)

Location: Carroll Hospital, Westminster, MD
Department: Tevis Center for Wellness / Carroll Hospital
Employment Type: Full- Time, Monday-Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm.

Job Summary:
The Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (DCES) is a healthcare professional with advanced knowledge and credentialing to support individuals across the diabetes spectrum. This role focuses on creating personalized self-management plans, coordinating care, interpreting patient data, conducting educational assessments, and promoting successful self-management. The DCES works within a multidisciplinary team and delivers care in accordance with professional standards and hospital values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and educate patients in DSMES/T (RD/RN) and MNT (RD only), tailoring education to age, culture, and developmental stage.
• Provide individualized education using interactive, collaborative, skill-based methods.
• Complete clinical and CQI documentation promptly; adjust follow-up plans based on patient progress.
• Communicate patient progress to referring physicians after each visit (or after class #4 for Medicare participants).
• Collaborate with colleagues on treatment plans, events, goal-setting, and CQI initiatives within the Diabetes Program and Tevis Center for Wellness.
• Participate in community education and screening events as needed.
• Attend multidisciplinary conferences and represent the hospital professionally in internal and external meetings.
• Maintain professional development by retaining CDCES certification or completing at least 15 approved contact hours annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program operations and patient care excellence.

Qualifications:
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or a related field

Licenses & Certifications:

• Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist (Maryland license or eligibility)
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred, we are accepting non-CDCES candidates (who would be required to complete the CDCES exam within 2 years of hiring).
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Registered Dietitian

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong clinical knowledge in diabetes education and nutrition therapy
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient engagement skills
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary, patient-focused environment
• Participate in innovative diabetes care programs and community outreach
• Supportive professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Be part of an organization dedicated to health, wellness, and the SPIRIT values of Carroll Hospital and LifeBridge Health