Diabetes Educator; FTE; Richfield Clinic

JOB DETAILS :
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 operation, 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.

• 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

• 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

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

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills such as to communicate with a broad range of individuals

• Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Licensed in Minnesota (LD)