Registered Dietitian or RN - Diabetes Educator - Clinic

05580 Lakeshore Southpointe - Patient Education and Nutrition

Full time

Yes

34

This position is scheduled for 34 hours per week 1-10 hour day at Southpointe on Mondays, 3-8 hour days at Sinai:
Tue, Thur, Fri at Sinai

$35.50 - $53.25

• Provides care following the National Standard for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) as defined by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) or Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (ADCES).
• Assess patient learning needs, goals, and barriers to care, and tailor educational interventions accordingly. Lead individual and group education sessions on diabetes management, including medication, nutrition, exercise, and blood glucose monitoring. Provides formal instruction on diabetes management to the patient (inpatient and/or outpatient).
• If a Registered Dietitian, provide medical nutrition therapy services for patients with diabetes or other referring diagnosis
• Provide ongoing support and follow-up to ensure successful management of diabetes or other referring diagnosis.
• The educator will maintain knowledge of diabetes management technology and manufacturer protocols.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
• Under Provider order with proven competencies and within departmental policy, may adjust diabetes medicationsper protocol.
• Stay current on developments in diabetes care and education, ensuring compliance with ADA standards.
• Document and charge for services provided consistent with CMS and payor requirements and guidelines for DSMT and MNT services.
• Must be able todemonstrateknowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate tothe age of the patients served.
  
  Mustdemonstrateknowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Serves as a health resource to the community byparticipatingin community events and coordinating support meetings.
  
  Participates in the development and evaluation of patient educationprogramand materials.
• Acts as a resource for health care providers,patientsandthe community.
• If a teammate does not yet have CDCES, must complete the required hours of diabetes-related continuing education annually, per ADA /ADCESrequirements.

Current license or certification to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Dietitian, in the State of applicable state. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred. If not certified, you must obtain certification within two years preferred but not to exceed 3 years.

Degree in Nursing, Dietetics, or other related disciplines that meet the certification eligibility requirements for CDCES. If nursing degree, BSN preferred. Master's degree in Dietetics required if Dietician license obtained after 01/01/2024.

2 years of patient-oriented educational experience preferred with a broad range of knowledge on diabetes for age-appropriate population and its interrelation to co-existing health conditions.

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Organizational and effective time management skills
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in daily routine
• Skills in public speaking (or potential to develop) for group/education classes or professional speaking opportunities
• Self-directed

• Clean, well-lit, comfortable environment
• Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases
• Possible/occasional exposure to patient illnesses
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours

Ifnursingdegree, BSN preferred.

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