Diabetes Educator Dietitian - Endocrinology

Diabetes Educator Dietitian - Endocrinology Job Details

Physician Office | Beavercreek | Full‑time | First Shift

• Education – Bachelor or Masters degree from a Dietetics, Nutrition or related field program. Dietetic Internship or Pre‑professional Practice Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Work Experience – 3 years of clinical nutrition experience preferred. Previous experience in diabetes self‑management education and support (DSMES) or in a DSMT accredited outpatient program preferred.
• Licensure – State of Ohio licensure as Registered Dietitian (prior to first day of employment). Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
• Certifications – Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred. If not, must be willing to complete criteria for certification and pass the board certification examination within 18 months of hire.

• Provides appropriate DSMT and/or MNT for referred patients, including adherence to KH/KHMG/department protocols and policies.
• Effectively utilizes standardized Nutrition Care Processes to provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to patients. Accurately assesses, prescribes and maintains nutritional interventions for patient care. Provides direct diabetes self‑management care and/or nutrition consultation using in‑depth clinical knowledge and skills in diabetes according to ADA standards.
• Educates patients and/or families on self‑management skills to promote optimal chronic disease management and wellness. Utilizes motivational interviewing to facilitate positive behavior change.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, nursing and interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care. Appropriately documents in medical records with clinically relevant, concise, appropriate notes and correct use of approved abbreviations.
• Effectively communicates patient nutritional and diabetes care needs through electronic medical record systems and department process. Conducts effective nutrition counseling/education classes in person or via telehealth phone/video in individual appointments and/or group settings. Participates in planning, collection, implementation and study of medical practice and DSMT program performance improvement activities.
• Educates residents, interns or students and other healthcare providers and community members; serves as an effective role model.
• Receptive to change, learns and adapts clinical practice to incorporate cutting‑edge diabetes and nutrition care, as directed by medical director, administrative director, KHMG leadership and KHMG patient care, safety and quality councils. Actively participates in professional continuing education activities and maintains all required license, registration, and certifications.

• Documentation in Epic electronic medical record system and timely closing of charts, entering billing/coding appropriately and accurately of services provided.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• All required KH annual competencies.
• Completion of DSMT recognized program required 15 continuing education hours if non‑certified educator (CDCES).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Computer literacy in electronic medical records and business software applications preferred. Able to manage time efficiently and independently.
• Flexibility in recognizing different patient needs and adapting to using different communication approaches to best serve the patient.
• Adept at providing respectful, culturally competent care across a diverse patient population.
• Skilled in technology systems including telehealth, diabetes, nutrition and other related smart phone/device apps, blood glucose monitors, continuous glucose monitoring devices and reports, insulin pump technology and other insulin delivery device systems.
• Leadership capabilities (if applicable).

• Seeks to understand patient/customer. Takes action to meet patient/customer needs and concerns.
• Confirms satisfaction—asks questions to check for…