Job detail
Diabetes Care Specialist-The Grove-Baton Rouge
Ochsner Health
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/30/2026
Location
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Core responsibilities
The diabetes care specialist implements and maintains the diabetes self-Management education and support (Dsmes) program while providing direct clinical education to patients. They collaborate with medical teams to develop individualized care plans and recommend appropriate pharmacological or device-Based treatments.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a registered nurse diploma or a bachelor's degree in a related field and possess at least 3 years of direct patient contact experience. Certification as a diabetes care and education specialist (Cdces) is preferred.
bachelor degreeprofessional certificateCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsPatient educationRegulatory compliancePatient assessmentCare planningClinical interventionsMedical record maintenanceGlucose testingHealthcare collaborationDiabetes educationContinuous glucose monitoringInsulin pump managementBehavior change methodology