Dietitian - Certified Diabetes Educator

Diabetes Educator

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus | Relocation Support | Opportunities for Travel Reimbursement for Eligible Candidates

Responsible for providing comprehensive education and support to individuals and their families with diabetes, obesity, and any metabolic/endocrine associated disorder, helping them to manage their condition and achieve their health goals.

• Conduct individual and group diabetes education sessions
• Develop personalized care plans for patients with diabetes
• Provide instruction on self-monitoring of blood glucose levels
• Teach patients how to administer insulin and other diabetes medications
• Offer nutritional counseling and meal planning guidance
• Educate patients about the importance of physical activity and exercise
• Assess patients' knowledge and skills related to diabetes management
• Support patients in setting and achieving diabetes-related goals
• Monitor and document patients' progress over time
• Provide timely follow up to patient questions, phone calls, etc.
• Timely documentation in the patient's medical record to ensure timely coding of services provided to optimize patient safety and assure compliant billing practices are followed.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care
• Stay up-to-date with the latest diabetes management guidelines and research
• Conduct community outreach and education programs
• Advocate for patients' needs within the healthcare system
• Participate in professional development and continuing education activities

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems

· General environment:
Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.

· May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

· May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.

· Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

· May be scheduled as needed including overtime.

· Have near normal hearing:
Hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice.

· Have near normal vision:
Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors.

· Have good manual dexterity.

· Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion.

· Continuously within shift (67-100%):
Standing, Walking.

· Frequently within shift (34-66%):
Bending/Stooping, Pushing/Pulling, Lift/carry up to 20lbs, Lift/carry greater than 20 lbs. with assistance.

· Occasionally within shift (1-33%):
Sitting, Climbing, Twist at waist, Lift/Carry greater than 50 lbs. with assistance, Reaching above shoulder.

QUALITY HEALTHCARE:
In our continuing effort to enhance the quality of life for the communities we serve, the Hospital Authority of Miller County is committed to the delivery of superior, safe, cost-effective healthcare through the provisions of education prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

· Reviews, revises, and participates in the development of the facility's patient care policies to ensure the inclusion and support of nutritional care.

· Assures that quality procedures are appropriate for collecting and summarizing.

· Recommends suitable clinical and administrative references pertaining to nutrition.

· Collaborates with physicians, mid-levels, and clinical staff to identify and provide appropriate nutritional counseling.

· Establishes treatment plans and communicates with physicians/mid-levels regarding nutrient needs.

· Meets directly with patients to identify educational needs, provide individual instruction, utilize informational handouts/booklets, or refer to community resources as needed.

· Establish priorities, goals and objectives which meet nutritional needs and are consistent with available resources.

· Responsible for corrective action on any deficiencies or recommendations from health agencies. i.e.:
Division of Human Resources, DNC, etc.

· Will serve as a liaison to industry representatives to assure that the clinic is properly equipped and…