Diabetes Educator, Open Rank (Instructor– Senior Instructor)

Job Summary:

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, at the University of Colorado has an opening for a full-time Diabetes Educator at the rank of Instructor 1.0 FTE. This position will provide support to the freestanding Maternal Fetal Medicine clinic, located in Downtown Denver, Littleton, Parker, and Fort Collins as well as the Children’s Hospital Colorado – North Campus location.

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide diabetes education and follow up to pregnant adults who have gestational diabetes and Type 2 diabetes.

o Educate patients and families on:

o Diabetes types and disease progression

o Implications of diabetes in pregnancy

o Blood glucose monitoring techniques

o Insulin and non-insulin medications

o Carbohydrate counting and meal planning

o Exercise and lifestyle modifications

o Management of hypo- and hyperglycemia

o Use of diabetes technologies such as continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)

· Propose insulin initiation and titration regimens, with authorization by MFM physician

· Perform CGM placement and education

· Interpret glycemic patterns from CGM or glucometer logs, and collaborate with MFM care team on therapeutic adjustments

· Participate in diabetes program planning, delivery, and evaluation

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical notes in accordance with Maternal Fetal Medicine guidelines

· Participate in team and staff meetings to support both service delivery and division goals

· Work individually and collaboratively in the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives and activities

· Work in a manner that provides privacy and confidentiality

· Practice independently

· Demonstrate continuing education in diabetes management

· Provide services via telehealth and in person

· Bill for services accurately

· Back up on communicating with pharmacies on supply and insulin orders as well as completing prior authorizations

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 1-2 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

· Medical: Multiple plan options

· Dental: Multiple plan options

· Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

· Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

· Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)

· Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

· Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

· Holiday Days: 11/year

· Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

· ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.