Diabetes Educator (0.6 FTE) - Richfield Clinic

Diabetes Educator (0.6 FTE) - Richfield Clinic

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St.

Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. Equal Employment Opportunities:
We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

Department:
Diabetes Dept at Richfield Clinic

FTE: 0.6 (48 hours per pay period)

Workdays:
Monday - Friday

Shift(s):
Days

Shift Length: 8 hours

Location:

In-Person

Purpose of this position:
The Diabetes Educator
-Dietitian provides culturally sensitive education and consultation to patients, families and staff, as well as the professional and lay community. This includes information on nutrition, treatments, equipment operating, coping with a chronic illness and other related topics. The Diabetes Educator-Dietitian participates in team activities, staff education, professional organizations and other projects as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Provide culturally sensitive diabetes self-management training (DSMT), counseling and education to patients, both individually and in groups
• Coordinate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the education needs of the patient with diabetes
• Initiate and adjust diabetes medications per the Hennepin Healthcare Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialists Protocol
• Order diabetes supplies and diabetes lab tests per Hennepin Healthcare Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialists Protocol
• Develop and implement nutrition care plans for patients based on individualized needs
• Communicate with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team about the diabetes management and educational needs of patients
• Maintain documentation in the electronic medical record (Epic) pertaining to diabetes education and management
• Maintain Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) accreditation program records
• Develop educational materials pertaining to diabetes using current evidence-based protocols
• Work with clinic management and staff to improve diabetes care and measures within the clinic
• Provide diabetes education to health care professionals and community groups
• Serve as a preceptor to health professional students
• Serve on committees or special projects related to the care of patients with diabetes
• Maintain knowledge of the latest techniques, equipment and products available for diabetes treatment, care and education
• Attain all agreed goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the organization's overall mission

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in food/nutrition or dietetics and completion of a commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) approved practice program
• Minimum of two years in a health care setting working with patients with diabetes, preferably community based

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES)
• Knowledge of Spanish language and culture

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Registered Dietitian (RD) Licensed in Minnesota (LD)