Clinical Dietitian-Diabetes Education

Requirements

• Required: One (1) year of registered dietitian experience
• Preferred: Diabetes education experience
• Reports To: Diabetes Program Manager
• Supervises: N/A
• Ages of Patients: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric
• Blood Borne Pathogens: Moderate Potential
• Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
• Knowledge of current standards of care in diabetes education and self - management skills, Professional expertise in Medical Nutrition Therapy related to Diabetes Mellitus, Use of evidence-based theories for behavior change techniques in diabetes education
• Essential Responsibilities
• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Provides an individualized assessment and follow-up sessions for Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) Program according to established process.
• Instructs DSME classes in a group setting in coordination with Diabetes Program educators/staff.
• Identifies and instructs 1:1 education sessions for DSME as deemed necessary by individualized needs.
• Documents clearly and precisely in accordance to EMC Standards.
• Contacts physicians to discuss diet orders, medication adjustments, and additional consultation as needed.
• Provides appropriate diabetes education to hospitalized patients as needed.
• Participates in community events and activities to promote diabetes education.
• Works with other departments to promote positive working relationships related to patient care and education (i.e. Nutritional Services and Center for Healthy Living).
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives for the Diabetes Education Program.
• Develops and maintains updated, evidence-based educational tools for nutritional counseling.
• Works as part of the diabetes team to develop, implement and evaluate curriculum and ongoing diabetes education materials and information.
• Functions as part of the diabetes team by interacting with other members in both education and clinical situations to promote to promote quality outpatient client services.
• Provides follow up education as needed per program guidelines.
• Participates in product evaluation, i.e. client trials, new meters as needed.
• Develops and updates educational tools for teaching.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Additional Information

Default Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Hours: 40 Salary range: $35.42 - $53.80 Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Hour employee Department: Diabetes Program Job Objective: Teaches quality Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME), and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) skills to persons with diabetes mellitus Job Description: Education: Required: Bachelor's degree Licensure/Certification: Required: Registered Dietitian (RD); Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) within one (1) year of hire Preferred: Insulin pump certification

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