Clinical Dietitian-Diabetes Education-Diabetes Program

Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Provides an individualized assessment and follow-up sessions for Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) Program according to established process.
• Instructs DSME classes in a group setting in coordination with Diabetes Program educators/staff.
• Identifies and instructs
• Documents clearly and precisely in accordance to EMC Standards.
• Contacts physicians to discuss diet orders, medication adjustments, and additional consultation as needed.
• Provides appropriate diabetes education to hospitalized patients as needed.
• Participates in community events and activities to promote diabetes education.
• Works with other departments to promote positive working relationships related to patient care and education (i.e. Nutritional Services and Center for Healthy Living).
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives for the Diabetes Education Program.
• Develops and maintains updated, evidence-based educational tools for nutritional counseling.
• Works as part of the diabetes team to develop, implement and evaluate curriculum and ongoing diabetes education materials and information.
• Functions as part of the diabetes team by interacting with other members in both education and clinical situations to promote to promote quality outpatient client services.
• Provides follow up education as needed per program guidelines.
• Participates in product evaluation, i.e. client trials, new meters as needed.
• Develops and updates educational tools for teaching.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Use of evidence-based theories for behavior change techniques in diabetes education
• Knowledge of current standards of care in diabetes education and self – management skills
• Professional expertise in Medical Nutrition Therapy related to Diabetes Mellitus

Employees are eligible to participate in a benefits program designed to make a difference for you and your family.

From the beginning, this organization formed a culture based on strong values, commitments and a passion for service and professional excellence.

One of my very favorite things about working at Eisenhower Health is the culture on inclusivity that we have and a strong base for evidence-based practice.

Lori

One of the greatest things about working as a nurse at Eisenhower Health is how much support you get from Administration. We keep on improving the process here. It's a fantastic place to work.

My favorite thing about working at Eisenhower Health is the camaraderie within my unit and with the different departments.