Clinical Diabetes Educator, Nutrition - Joslin Diabetes

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Clinical Diabetes Educator - Nutrition provides state of the art diabetes self-management education (DSME) and nutrition education, in a variety of settings, to persons with diabetes (PWD) and their families/care-partners, helping to optimize their diabetes management.

• Provide education and support to individuals diagnosed with diabetes, empowering them to effectively manage their condition and improve their overall health.
• Promotes and disseminates quality diabetes care and nutrition information to patients, professionals, and the public following established Clinic Division guidelines.
• Collaborate with other educators in identifying needs, developing and providing clinical programs and services.
• Participates in the development of education curricula and materials by writing original material and/or reviewing the work of others.
• Mentors less experienced staff, dietetic interns and nutrition professionals.

• 1. Patient
  
  Education:
  
  Provide comprehensive education on diabetes, its management, and lifestyle modifications to individuals and their families.
• 2. Assessment:
  Conduct assessments to determine patients' specific needs, risk factors, and readiness to make lifestyle changes.
• 3. Care Planning:
  Develop individualized diabetes management plans, including dietary recommendations, exercise routines, medication management, and glucose monitoring.
• 4. Medication Management:
  Assist with medication management and dosage adjustments in coordination with healthcare providers.
• 5. Diabetes Technology Management:
  Providing training and support to patients and healthcare professionals on the proper use and management of diabetes technologies, including insulin pump trainings, and continuous glucose monitor initiation, placement, and interpretation.
• 6. Monitoring:
  Monitor and track patients' progress, glucose levels, and adherence to treatment plans.
• 7. Counseling:
  Offer emotional support and behavioral counseling to patients, helping them cope with the psychological aspects of living with diabetes.
• 8. Group Sessions:
  Lead group education sessions on diabetes management, nutrition, and exercise.
• 9. Resource Management:
  Provide information about available resources, such as support groups, community programs, and financial assistance for diabetes-related needs.
• 10. Health Promotion:
  Promote preventive measures to reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications, such as foot care and eye examinations.
• 11. Specialty Clinics:
  With support from the clinic, engage in specialized training to enhance the care provided to the unique and diverse populations seen within Joslin Diabetes Center.
• 12. Research:
  Participate in research efforts within the education department and contribute to ongoing research efforts within the clinic.
• 13. Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• 14. Professional Development:
  Stay current with the latest research, treatment options, and technology in diabetes care through continuing education and training.
• 15. Phone Triage:
  On a rotating on-call basis, assesses urgent patient clinical needs and concerns, utilizing clinical knowledge and triage protocols to make appropriate recommendations for immediate care or further care necessitating provider involvement.
• 16. Documentation:
  Timely documents and processes medical records and billing according to Joslin Policy and Procedures and the National Education Standards of Care/American Diabetes Association Education Recognized Program standards.
• 17. All other duties as…