The Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) who is a content expert in diabetes care and education.

The RN CDCES is responsible to assist in developing , review and revise all diabetes education material by incorporating the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (ADCES) "Healthy 7®" fundamental teaching tools. In addition, combines Age and Population specific awareness and the Watson Model of Care in program development.

The CDCES promotes self-management to achieve individualized behavioral and treatment goals that reduce risk and optimize health outcomes. The RN CDCES has the responsibility to provide diabetes education to both the patient, their family and/or caregivers and Martin Luther King Jr., Community Healthcare (MLKCH) clinical staff.

Qualifications

• A. EducationBachelor of Science degree in nursing required; Master’s in Nursing or Nursing related preferred.
• B. Qualifications/ExperienceMinimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience and a minimum two (2) years diabetes education experience with inpatient and outpatient settings.Current California Nursing license.Certification of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) required.Candidates with CDCES exam eligible will be considered, and will be required to pass exam within 90 days of start dateExperience with implementation of an EMR preferred
• C. Special Skills/KnowledgeBilingual skills preferred (Spanish)Basic computer skillsCurrent Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

About the Hospital

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital (MLKCH) is a private, nonprofit, state-of-the-art, safety-net hospital with the mission of bringing the highest quality healthcare to the historically underserved communities of South Los Angeles. Since we opened our doors in 2015, we have made a meaningful impact on the lives and health of our neighbors. Come work with us.